Moscow one step from hosting first Youth Olympics
Published: 22 January, 2008, 00:43
Moscow and Singapore are the two cities left in the running to host the first ever Youth Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee whittled down a shortlist of five cities – Turin, Bangkok, Moscow, Athens and Singapore – to two, deeming that Moscow and Singapore are the areas to present the least risk in terms of safety and ability to raise funds.
The winner will be announced on February 21.
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