2018 Youth Olympics kicks off in Buenos Aires
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An amazing show with great talents in sports, tango and technology set the stage. Meanwhile a mobile stage went through the crowd, spreading a festive atmosphere.
About 4000 young athletes from 206 countries and regions around the world will participate in 32 sports in the next 12 days. It is the first Olympic competition in history with the same number of men and women athletes.
Argentina's President Mauricio Macri announced the official opening of the Youth Games.
"To get there, each of you athletes trained and competed hard. You give your best in the sports you love. This is why you deserve to be here," International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said at the opening ceremony.
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