Winter Youth Olympic Games 19 Jan - 1 Feb, 2024 Gangwon 2024 - Youth Olympic Games
Winter Youth Olympic Games 19 Jan - 1 Feb, 2024
Winter Youth Olympic Games
19 Jan - 1 Feb, 2024
Gangwon 2024 - Youth Olympic Games
The Organising Committee of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 has been established with the purpose of effectively preparing for and operating the fourth Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon Province in 2024. They aim to bring people together through the unifying nature of sport, continue to develop the country's passion for winter sports and promote Olympic values locally, nationally and around the world.
In February 2018, the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 inspired people across the globe. A total of 195,051 hours of PyeongChang 2018 have been transferred to Gangwon 2024.
Out of the 85 members of the YOGOC, a total of 33 people (39%) has experienced PyeongChang 2018. Gangwon 2024 holds great significance in that it continues and utilises the legacy of PyeongChang 2018 by making the most use of human resources in terms of experience and know-how as well as the top class facilities from PyeongChang 2018.
History of the YOGOC
| 10 JAN 2020 |
135th IOC Session
Confirmation of Gangwon 2024 and signing of the Host City Contract |
| 3 SEP 2020 |
Inaugural Meeting of the YOGOC
Election of the YOGOC President and the YOGOC executive committee members
Deliberation and decision on the YOGOC’s articles of incorporation, its business plan, etc. |
| 3 NOV 2020 |
Office Opening Ceremony of the YOGOC
Determined to host the competition successfully along with the government, the host cities and the youth representatives, sharing the current status of preparations as well as the operational plans of the Organising Committee. |
| 30−31 MAR 2021 |
Opening of the 1st IOC Coordination Commission
Confirmation of the YOGOC’s vision : Youth celebrating peaceful coexistence and unity through sport to create a better future together |
| 7 FEB 2022 |
Meeting Between IOC President Thomas Bach and YOGOC President SHIN Chang-jae
Explanation on Games preparation, commitments to successful hosting and collaboration, and a proposal for expanding exchanges and rendering support for Olympic legacy |
| 21 FEB 2022 |
Appointment Ceremony of Honorary Ambassador (KIM Yuna) at the G-2Y Milestone
Presentation of the letter of appointment, interviews with KIM Yuna and youth supporters |
| 11−12 MAY 2022 |
Opening of the 2nd IOC Coordination Commission
Discussion on overall Games preparations such as workforce, finance, competition venues, Youth Olympic Village, youth engagement and education, cultural events to reafirm collaboration to expand youth engagement and encourage changes |
| 27 MAY 2022 |
Appointment Ceremony for Athletes’ Commission Members
Presentation of the letter of appointment to Athletes’ Commission members and discussions on various activities and support measures such as running a mentoring programme for athletes and youth until the end of the Games |
| 24 AUG 2022 |
Opening of Human Rights Committee and Announcement of Human Rights Charter
Gangwon 2024 became the first YOG to set up a human rights committee and proposed the guidelines regarding the respect for human rights by prescribing a human rights charter |
| 6 SEP 2022 |
G-500 Day Milestone
Slogan announcement ceremony and event |
| OCT 2022 |
Confirmation of Edition Plan
The Gangwon 2024 Edition Plan was crafted through more than 100 working group meetings between YOGOC and the IOC from November 2020 |
| 19 JAN 2023 |
G-1Y
Unveiling of mascot, theme song and choreography
Appointment of new Ambassador (TBC) |
| 7-9 FEB 2023 |
Coordination Commission meeting |
| JUL 2023 |
Metaverse
Gangwon 2024 will offer new experiences in the metaverse |
| 19 JAN 2024 |
Opening of the Games |
| 1 FEB 2024 |
Closing of the Games |
Recruitment
Please check below for the details on any openings and potential roles. (Please note: only available in Korean language)
