The Asian Youth Games, also known as AYG, is a
multi-sport event held every four years among
athletes from all over
Asia. The Games have been organized by the
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The Games are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the
Asian Games.
The creation of the AYG is part of Singapore's bid to host the
2010 Summer Youth Olympics. It was intended to show Singapore's organisational capabilities and infrastructure.[1]
In its history, two nations have hosted the Asian Youth Games. Forty-five nations have participated in the Games.