Youth Olympics in Sydney

The fourth edition of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) got underway in Sydney with an Olympic-style Opening Ceremony, complete with traditions such as the lighting of the flame, the reading of the Olympic oath and a parade of flags from the competing nations.

Youngsters from Great Britain will be competing in the following sports:

• Badminton
• Canoeing - Flatwater
• Canoeing - Slalom
• Diving
• Gymnastics - Artistic
• Hockey
• Rowing
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Table Tennis
• Taekwondo

This is a great opportunity for young competitors from some of the minor Olympic sports to gain valuable international competition.