Mr Jeffrey Lightfoot from Victoria School is one of three athletes selected to promote the Youth Olympic Games.

3 S’pore athletes to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG

By Patwant Singh | Posted: 06 May 2010 1908 hrs

YOG 2010SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean athletes will have the honour of being featured in a global campaign by Visa to promote the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

The trio is part of the “Go World” campaign which was launched at the Singapore Sports School today.

16-year-old sailor Darren Choy, 17-year-old swimmer Amanda Lim and 15-year-old football player Jeffrey Lightfoot will be featured in posters and TV commercials.

The campaign will include celebrity swimmer Michael Phelps.

But the Singaporeans will have the distinction of competing in the upcoming Games.

Amanda Lim says: “Positive kind of motivation for me to since I am sort of the ambassador for this campaign.”

Darren Choy says: “I’m hoping this would boost my confidence and I would train harder for the upcoming YOG.”

The trio says fronting the campaign was something new and challenging.

Jeffrey Lightfoot says: “We took about 100 shots I think so I had to do it a lot of times, I don’t think I did jump that high, but I think they edited it.”

The ceremony was also attended by American gymnast Kerri Strug, who shared her experience with the students.

Strug is known for her memorable moment at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where she went on to help Team USA win gold despite competing with an injured left foot.

The “Go World” campaign started at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Besides Michael Phelps and Kerri Strug, the organisers are looking at bringing in other big name athletes before or during the Youth Olympics. And these sports superstars will not only be sharing their experience but also taking part in other activities like training session with young Singaporean athletes.

– CNA/jy

Source: Channel NewsAsia

3 S’pore athletes to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG
By Patwant Singh | Posted: 06 May 2010 1908 hrs

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3 S’pore athletes to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG

SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean athletes will have the honour of being featured in a global campaign by Visa to promote the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

The trio is part of the “Go World” campaign which was launched at the Singapore Sports School today.

16-year-old sailor Darren Choy, 17-year-old swimmer Amanda Lim and 15-year-old football player Jeffrey Lightfoot will be featured in posters and TV commercials.

The campaign will include celebrity swimmer Michael Phelps.

But the Singaporeans will have the distinction of competing in the upcoming Games.

Amanda Lim says: “Positive kind of motivation for me to since I am sort of the ambassador for this campaign.”

Darren Choy says: “I’m hoping this would boost my confidence and I would train harder for the upcoming YOG.”

The trio says fronting the campaign was something new and challenging.

Jeffrey Lightfoot says: “We took about 100 shots I think so I had to do it a lot of times, I don’t think I did jump that high, but I think they edited it.”

The ceremony was also attended by American gymnast Kerri Strug, who shared her experience with the students.

Strug is known for her memorable moment at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where she went on to help Team USA win gold despite competing with an injured left foot.

The “Go World” campaign started at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Besides Michael Phelps and Kerri Strug, the organisers are looking at bringing in other big name athletes before or during the Youth Olympics. And these sports superstars will not only be sharing their experience but also taking part in other activities like training session with young Singaporean athletes.

– CNA/jy

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  • VS will be actively involved in YOG, with the school partnering the particpants from the African country of Zimbabwe. The school will provide the cheering support for the Zimbabweans. No doubt, the vociferous Victorians will give the boost to our African guests.
    http://mrsiow.blogspot.com/2010/05/community-drum

  • Victorians participating in YOG:
    – Jeffrey Adam Lightfoot (football) (VS)
    – Sean Toh (track and field) (VS)
    – Clara Wong (triathlon) (VJC)
    – Joel Law (weightlifting) (VJC)

  • A. Hamdan is in the YOG football team too.

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