Swimmer Michael Phelps has been named as the first official ambassador of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Phelps will support the games, which are held for the first time this year in Singapore, by encouraging young people to get involved.
The 16-time Olympic medallist, who is currently watching the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, also revealed that the London 2012 Olympics will be his last Games.
He said: “The Youth Olympic Games is an excellent initiative, not only for the athletes competing but also those who are inspired to get into sport and be more active.
“I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to become the first official Ambassador of the Youth Olympic Games, and can’t wait to get working with the YOG team to promote the first event this summer.”
The swimmer, who will be 27 in 2012, has also revealed that he will quit the sport when he reaches 30. He added: “I told myself I will not swim over the age of 30 and I will not.”
Swimmer Michael Phelps has been named as the first official ambassador of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Phelps will support the games, which are held for the first time this year in Singapore, by encouraging young people to get involved.
The 16-time Olympic medallist, who is currently watching the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, also revealed that the London 2012 Olympics will be his last Games.
He said: “The Youth Olympic Games is an excellent initiative, not only for the athletes competing but also those who are inspired to get into sport and be more active.
“I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to become the first official Ambassador of the Youth Olympic Games, and can’t wait to get working with the YOG team to promote the first event this summer.”
The swimmer, who will be 27 in 2012, has also revealed that he will quit the sport when he reaches 30. He added: “I told myself I will not swim over the age of 30 and I will not.”