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| Host city | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nations | 71 |
| Athletes | 1,300 |
| Events | 9 disciplines |
| Opening | 12 October |
| Closing | 18 October |
| Main venue | Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex |
| Website | Official website |
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The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games (Hindi: 2008 कॉमनवेल्थ यूथ गेम्स), officially known as the III Commonwealth Youth Games, and commonly known as Pune 2008, a regional sporting event that was held from 12 to 18 October 2008 in Pune, India, a city in the state of Maharashtra. They were the third Commonwealth Youth Games, which are held every four years;[1] they were the first Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Asia.[2]
The III Commonwealth Youth Games were conducted from 12 to 18 October 2008. Over 1,300 athletes and 350 officials from 71 countries participated in these games.[1]
The III Commonwealth Youth Games is unique for its green theme, which permeates all aspects of the Games. A special drive is being conducted by the game organisers to create a "save the tigers" campaign to promote awareness of the critical state of the Indian tiger.[3]
- ^ a b "2008 Commonwealth Youth Games – Overview". Archived from the original on 13 June 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2008.
- ^ "About The Games". Archived from the original on 7 August 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2008.
- ^ "Green Relay". Archived from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2008.