The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is an international multi-sport event organized by the International Olympic Committee. The games are held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format, though in reverse order with Winter Games held in leap years instead of Summer Games. The first summer version was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010 while the first winter version was held in Innsbruck, Austria from 13 to 22 January 2012. The age limitation of the athletes is 14 to 18. The idea of such an event was introduced by Johann Rosenzopf from Austria in 1998. On 6 July 2007, International Olympic Committee (IOC) members at the 119th IOC session in Guatemala City approved the creation of a youth version of the Olympic Games, with the intention of sharing the costs of hosting the event between the IOC and the host city, whereas the traveling costs of athletes and coaches were to be paid by the IOC. These Games will also feature cultural exchange programs and opportunities for participants to meet Olympic athletes.
Curling was contested at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics at the Innsbruck Exhibition Centre in Innsbruck, Austria from 14 January to 22 January. The mixed team event took place from 14 January to 18 January, while the mixed doubles tournament took place from 20 January to 22 January.
Mongolia competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Mongolian team consisted of two athletes in two different sports.
Luxembourg competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Luxembourgish team was made up of one athlete and three officials. Ferand Guth was the Chef De Mission of the team.
South Africa competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The South African team was made up of one athlete and two officials. Chantelle Jardim was the Chef De Mission of the team.
The Cayman Islands competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Cayman Islands team was made up of one athlete, an alpine skier.
Eritrea competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Eritrean team was made up of one athlete, a Canadian born alpine skier. This marked Eritrea's debut at a Winter Olympics.
Chinese Taipei competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Chinese Taipei team was made up of four athletes in three sports.
Iceland competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Icelandic team was made up of three athletes in two sports.
Nepal competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Nepali team was made up of one athlete, an alpine skier.
Argentina competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Argentine team was made up of five athletes in three sports.
Liechtenstein competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Liechtenstein team was made up of two male athletes, in two sports.
Peru competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Peruvian team was made up of one female athlete competing in alpine skiing.
Denmark competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Danish team was made up of 5 athlete competing in 3 different sports.
Serbia competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Serbian team was made up of two athletes competing in two different sports.
Andorra competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Andorran team consisted of 4 athletes competing in 3 sports.
Bosnia and Herzegovina competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The Bosnia and Herzegovina team consisted of 4 athletes in 3 sports.
Japan competed at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
Figure skating is one of the sports featured at the Winter Youth Olympics. It includes the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The sport was part of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics, held in January 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria.
