By DPA
Guatemala : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a proposal to create a mini Olympic Games for athletes between the ages of 14 and 18.
The youth competition will begin in 2010 and will be held every two years. The host of the 2010 youth summer games will be named next February, the IOC said, after unanimously approving the idea.
The number of participants will be limited to 3,000 athletes for summer games and 1,000 for winter games and the cost will be capped at $40 million to prevent the event from becoming too large.
IOC President Jacques Rogge said he hoped the games would help to fight inactivity and obesity among children.
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