Media Accreditation Open for Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

TORONTO, March 19 /CNW/ - Media intending to cover the first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, August 14-26, are invited to apply for accreditation. The deadline to apply for print and online media, as well as photographers and broadcasters is May 1, 2010.

Details on the application process and application forms are available at http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_media/en_mediaservice/en_media_accr.html.

Please note that all media accreditation applications will be subject to the approval of the International Olympic Committee and the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee. Furthermore, Canadian media do not require a visa for entry into Singapore.

About the Canadian Olympic Committee

The Canadian Olympic Committee is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence. It is responsible for all aspects of Canada's involvement in the Olympic Movement, including Canada's participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games and a wide variety of programs that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada through cultural and educational means. For news and information, visit the COC website at www.olympic.ca and find the team on both Facebook (Canadian Olympic Team) and Twitter (CDNOlympicTeam).

For further information: Riley Denver, Canadian Olympic Committee, [phone], [email protected]