Fiji will be a part of the first-ever Youth Olympic Games that will take place in 2010.

Fiji is expected to field teams in a number of sports, like athletics, swimming, shooting, archery, weightlifting and judo to name a few.

Chef De Mission for the Fiji Team Glynis Miller has been meeting with each National Federation to help kick start identification of targeted athletes and their preparations.

Athletes will have the opportunity to dialogue with olympians and partake in community projects and also participate in arts and cultural activities.

The Games will be held in Singapore between 14th and 26th August 2010.

A total of over 5000 athletes and officials from 205 countries are expected to participate.