Italy at the Youth Olympics facts for kids
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Italy has been a part of the exciting Youth Olympic Games since they first began in 2010 in Singapore. Italian athletes have competed in every single Youth Olympic Games since then, both in the summer and winter editions. These games are a special chance for young athletes from all over the world to show their skills and compete fairly.
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What are the Youth Olympic Games?
The Youth Olympic Games, often called the YOG, are an international sports event. They are held every four years, just like the main Olympic Games. But these games are just for young athletes, usually between 14 and 18 years old. The YOG are not just about winning medals. They also focus on education and culture, helping young athletes grow as people.
Italy's Medals at the Youth Olympics
Italy has done very well at the Youth Olympic Games, winning many medals over the years. These medals show how talented and dedicated young Italian athletes are.
Medals from Summer Games
Italy has sent many athletes to the Summer Youth Olympic Games. They have won a lot of medals in different sports. Here is a quick look at how they did:
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
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 2010 Singapore |
62 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 10 |
 2014 Nanjing |
68 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 7 |
 2018 Buenos Aires |
83 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 34 | 5 |
| Total | 23 | 27 | 24 | 74 | 5 | |
Medals from Winter Games
Italian athletes have also shown great skill in the Winter Youth Olympic Games. They have won medals in sports like skiing and luge. Here is how they performed:
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Bronze | Bronze | Total | Rank |
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 2012 Innsbruck |
41 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
 2016 Lillehammer |
37 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
 2020 Lausanne |
67 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
| Total | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 20 | |
Top Sports for Italy
Italian athletes have excelled in many different sports at the Youth Olympic Games.
Summer Sports Highlights
In the Summer Games, Italy has won the most medals in:
- Swimming: This sport has brought Italy the most medals, including many gold.
- Gymnastics: Italian gymnasts have also performed very well, earning several medals.
- Athletics: Track and field events have seen Italian athletes on the podium.
- Fencing: Italy has a strong tradition in fencing, and this shows in the Youth Olympics too.
- Boxing: Young Italian boxers have also won gold medals.
Winter Sports Highlights
For the Winter Games, Italy's top sports include:
- Luge: This fast-paced sliding sport has been a strong area for Italy.
- Biathlon: Combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, biathlon has also brought medals.
- Ski mountaineering: This challenging sport, which involves climbing and skiing mountains, has seen Italian success.
Related pages
- Italy at the Olympics
- Italy at the Paralympics
