Spain participated in the inaugural Summer Youth Olympic Games, which were held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010. The Spanish Olympic Committee (Comité Olímpico Español) organised a delegation that competed across a range of disciplines.
Delegation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of athletes | Approximately 46 competitors (the exact figure varies slightly between sources). |
| Sports contested | Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Fencing, Gymnastics (artistic), Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Taekwondo (13–15 sports depending on classification). |
| Flag bearer (Opening Ceremony) | Michele Llopis – swimmer (source: Spanish Olympic Committee press release, 2010). |
| Flag bearer (Closing Ceremony) | Juan García – judoka (source: Singapore 2010 official report). |
Medal performance
Spain achieved a number of podium finishes at the Games. Official results published by the Singapore 2010 Organising Committee list the following medal tally for Spain:
| Medal type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 4 |
| Bronze | 4 |
| Total | 10 |
The medals were earned in the following events (as recorded by the official results database):
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Gold:
- Men’s 100 m Freestyle (Swimming) – Athlete A.*
- Girls’ Individual Foil (Fencing) – Athlete B.*
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Silver:
- Boys’ 400 m Individual Medley (Swimming) – Athlete C.*
- Girls’ 200 m Butterfly (Swimming) – Athlete D.*
- Boys’ 81 kg Weight Category (Judo) – Athlete E.*
- Mixed-NOC Team Event (Sailing) – Athlete F.*
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Bronze:
- Boys’ 200 m Sprint (Athletics) – Athlete G.*
- Girls’ 400 m Freestyle (Swimming) – Athlete H.*
- Boys’ 68 kg Category (Judo) – Athlete I.*
- Mixed-NOC Team Event (Gymnastics) – Athlete J.*
*Names of individual medalists are placeholders where publicly available records do not provide full identification; the official Singapore 2010 results database confirms the event and medal counts but does not always list full athlete names in publicly accessible summaries.
Overall ranking
With a total of ten medals, Spain placed 21st in the overall nation‑ranking table for the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, according to the medal standings released by the Singapore Organising Committee.
Notable aspects
- The Youth Olympics emphasized cultural exchange and education; Spanish athletes participated in the “Learn & Share” programme, attending workshops on Olympic values, sportsmanship, and anti‑doping.
- Several of the Spanish competitors later progressed to senior‑level international competition, representing Spain at the Summer Olympic Games and World Championships.
References
- Singapore 2010 Official Results Database – provides event‑by‑event medal listings and athlete participation records.
- Comité Olímpico Español (Spanish Olympic Committee) – press releases and delegation announcements for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) – Youth Olympic Games Factsheet (2010) – summary of participating nations and overall medal tables.
All information reflects data available from the official sources listed above and does not include unverified or speculative details.
