Sunday, January 05, 2020

Switzerland: Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games

Lausanne, also known as the “Olympic Capital”, has been the home of the modern Olympic Movement for more than a hundred years. Today, more than 50 international sporting organizations call this region their home.This year the 3rd Winter Youth Olympic Games will be held in Lausanne from 9th and 22nd January 2020. The Youth Olympic Games will feature 8 sports and 16 disciplines. 81 events, there will be 13 mixed team events (NOCs), 34 men's events, and 34 women's events. Ski mountaineering and women's Nordic combined will feature for the first time in an Olympic event.


Stamps:
Youth Winter Olympic - Lausanne, Switzerland  - Issued: 14-11-2019
Anniversaries (from a set of 3) - Issued: 05-03-1990


Many thanks again to Hansjürg!

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