By Leonard Lim

DESPITE the gloomy world economy, a bright spot is looming on the horizon for Singapore sports.

The Government is understood to be considering more upgrades and changes to the various Youth Olympic Games competition venues - improvements that will bring these sports facilities a notch closer to internationally accepted standards.

It is understood organisers are keen to reiterate their commitment to the inaugural event for athletes aged between 14 and 18, despite the worsening economic outlook.

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