Visa has been a worldwide sponsor and partner of the Olympic Games since 1986 and is honored to extend this relationship to the inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. This marks the 14th Olympic Games supported by Visa. The Youth Olympic Games aims to bring the world’s young people together and reinforce the Games’ values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. This echoes one of Visa’s goals of uniting the world through sport. Visa believes that the Olympic Games are unique in their ability to bring people, communities and nations together peacefully to compete in sport, encourage dialogue, and foster goodwill.   Visa shares Singapore’s ambition for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games to leave an indelible mark on the global sporting stage. The sponsorship will also help support the creation of a lasting sports, culture and education legacy for Singapore and youth around the world, as well as elevate the sporting culture locally and regionally.

Visa - the only card accepted at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

Visa brings to the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games dedicated technology, expertise, products and personnel, all of which are fundamental to staging the Youth Olympic Games and contributing to its success. 
 
In addition, Visa and our domestic marketing partner DBS Bank have launched a series of Visa Prepaid cards designed to portray the spirit of the Youth Olympic Games.

All-in-one Visa Prepaid card For the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Youth Olympic Games, Visa has introduced the world’s first all-in-one Visa Prepaid card which combines payment, transit and Olympic Games ticketing functions. This innovative multi-function card enables the cardholder to make payments, take public transport to the venue and access the venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies.

Reloadable Companion Card A reloadable Companion Card is issued with all Youth Olympic Games competition tickets. This card combines payment and transit functionality. It allows cardholders to make purchases at places that accept Visa cards, and comes with a contactless EZ-link transit function that enables cardholders to enjoy free public transportation to competition venues on event days. This card can be used as a regular transit card after the Games.

Mascots Edition Visa Prepaid Card A Mascots Edition Visa Prepaid Card which features the official mascots of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games - Lyo and Merly. The card is preloaded with S$5 and can be used for transit in Singapore and to make payment at places that accept Visa cards, during and after the Games.

Champions Edition Prepaid Commemorative Card A limited edition Champions Edition Prepaid Commemorative Card set will be made available to selected DBS clients and members of the public. Similar to the Mascots Edition, these cards come preloaded with S$5 and can be used for transit in Singapore and for payment at places that accept Visa cards, during and after the Games. A limited quantity of 5,000 sets will be produced.

The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games-themed Visa Prepaid cards are offered through DBS Bank. Visa Prepaid cards rely on the same Visa payment network used to process Visa Credit and Debit cards, and cardholders will enjoy the same international acceptance online and at millions of merchants and ATMs worldwide.
 

Promoting the Games

Visa’s support of the Youth Olympic Games will also include a Go World campaign featuring young athletes. The campaign is youth-oriented and aims to generate interest and awareness of the 3,200 athletes and hundreds of thousands of spectators expected to attend the Games. 
 
The Go World Youth Olympic Games campaign features three promising young Singaporean athletes - Darren Choy (sailing), Amanda Lim (swimming) and Jeffrey Lightfoot (football) - in action shots on a bold and vibrant background. The campaign captures the excitement and anticipation of a new generation of athletes participating in their first Olympic Games.

 
 Learn more about the three Singapore Youth Athletes