Airdate: Youth Olympic Games

Foxtel‘s coverage of the first ever Youth Olympic Games will free to all sports subscribers on Singapore Youth Olympic Games Channel (Channel 517).

It will showcase over 3600 young athletes from around the world who will compete in 26 sports, across 201 events at 12 venues over 13 days.

Australia will send a team of 100 athletes, all aged between 14 and 18, many of whom will be taking their first steps on a journey towards London for the 2012 Olympics.

Matt Shirvington, who will report for Foxtel from Singapore during the Games will provide daily updates, covering special Olympic moments achieved by the young squad. He will also catch up with the athletes, coaching staff, families and friends. www.foxtel.com.au/singapore2010

“It is fantastic to have such an impressive line-up of young athletes represent Australia at the first ever Youth Olympic Games. These kids are our sporting future and it is amazing for them to have this opportunity on their way to London and beyond,” he said.

It starts Saturday, August 14, at midday.