<p>The second Youth Olympics concluded here on Thursday after a spectacular closing ceremony and a glowing endorsement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).</p>.<p><br />Around 2,000 performers were involved in the ceremony, which was attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and the IOC president Thomas Bach.</p>.<p><br />The sporting competition, which began two weeks ago and involved almost 4,000 athletes aged between 14 and 18, had ended on Wednesday with the host-nation finishing as the most successful country with 38 golds. Chinese swimmer Shen Duo was the most successful athlete of the Games, winning six golds. </p>.<p><br />The Games broke records for participants, attendances and social media interaction and featured athletes expected to graduate to the Summer Olympics in the years to come. "You have given us a glimpse of your bright future and the bright future of the Olympic movement," Bach said in his speech at the closing ceremony.<br /></p>
<p>The second Youth Olympics concluded here on Thursday after a spectacular closing ceremony and a glowing endorsement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).</p>.<p><br />Around 2,000 performers were involved in the ceremony, which was attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and the IOC president Thomas Bach.</p>.<p><br />The sporting competition, which began two weeks ago and involved almost 4,000 athletes aged between 14 and 18, had ended on Wednesday with the host-nation finishing as the most successful country with 38 golds. Chinese swimmer Shen Duo was the most successful athlete of the Games, winning six golds. </p>.<p><br />The Games broke records for participants, attendances and social media interaction and featured athletes expected to graduate to the Summer Olympics in the years to come. "You have given us a glimpse of your bright future and the bright future of the Olympic movement," Bach said in his speech at the closing ceremony.<br /></p>