Photos by Lai Jun Wei, Marvin Lowe, Tan Jon Han and Vanessa Lim/Red Sports
Float@Marina Bay, Saturday, August 14, 2010 — The first ever Youth Olympic Games got underway with a stylish opening ceremony held at the Floating Platform. Here’s a picture story of the day.
Colorful fun packs for the VIPs. (Photo 1 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
A man ties a Mexican flag to an umbrella and waves it around to show his support. (Photo 2 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
Putting on faux YOG tattoos. (Photo 3 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
An Australian fan shows her support. (Photo 4 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
Storm clouds loomed overhead just as the event was about to start. (Photo 5 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
A strong gust of wind caused one of the drums on the stage to topple over, leading to volunteers scrambling to right the error before the start of the ceremony. (Photo 6 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
Despite the threat of a thunderstorm, the audience was still pumped up and ready for the start of the ceremony. (Photo7 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
Spectators doing the marina wave during the pre-show. (Photo 8 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
It was like a mini-National Day parade as the spectator stand turned into a sea of red and white as the audience waved the Singapore flag. (Photo 9 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Singapore National Olympic Council Mr Teo Chee Hean and Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian Balakrishnan welcome the athletes. (Photo 10 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)
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awesome photos guys!
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