On 14 August 2010, the nation will witness the official opening of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, inking Singapore in history books as the first Host City of the Youth Olympic Games.

The global multi-sport event offers an integrated sport, culture and education programme, aligned to the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. Depicted in this set of stamps are the official mascots, Lyo and Merly, in different poses, representing the liveliness and youthfulness of the athletes in this Games.

Singapore 2010 is not just about sport, competition and breaking records. It is about doing one's best; about participating as much as about winning; about forging friendships in spite of diversity; about respecting oneself and others, the rules and regulations, and the environment - this is something that everyone can relate to and embody.

Let us all bask in the excitement of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore!

A special MyStamp sheet will also be released to commemorate the start of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. Both personalised and generic MyStamp sheets are available for sale at all philatelic Post Offices.