For the first time in the short history of the Youth Olympic Games, this summer will see the arrival of this brand new concept, which, in the spirit of the YOG, tests out new ideas to inspire our young fans to get active and enjoy sport.
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These four sports will bring their top 16 international and Chinese athletes to Nanjing to showcase their awesome professions to the world in a programme of performances each day.
The Nanjing 2014 Sports Lab itself will be a unique all-in-one venue – with wushu mats, a skate park, a climbing wall and roller track all in the same location. There will be no competitions, just pure fun, with the emphasis on showcasing their capabilities and wowing the crowds with their extreme action.
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Even YOG athletes and the spectators will be invited to try out these cool new sports!
Stay tuned for more Nanjing 2014 Sports Lab news, and with plenty more on the way, you won’t want to miss out when we feature the sports and their stars in more detail!
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