AOC Media Centre - 2013 AYOF

U19 Team PursuitThe Australian Team led by Kelsey Robson, Lauren Perry and Josie Talbot compete in the Women's U19 3000m Team Puruit Qualifications during day two of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Dunc Gray Velodrome on January 17, 2013 in Sydney, Aus

Opening Ceremony HighlightsThe 2013 AYOF was a colourful, exciting and entertaining night. A parade of nations, lighting of the cauldron and heaps of amazing song and dance entertained the athletes and spectators alike.

Opening Ceremony Behind the ScenesYou can't help but dance when you're about to march in an Opening Ceremony! Athlete reporter Olivia Vivian was on the scene to lap it up.

Encouraging win for Australian badminton pair on Day 1Jacqueline Guan and Gronya Somerville had a straight sets win over Great Britain in the doubles component of the Team event. Australia 1 did go down 1-4 to the Brits and Australia 2 lost 0-5 to Malaysia on Day 1 of the 2013 AYOF.

AYOF Opening CeremonyAll of the glamour and glitter of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony.

Lighting the Olympic cauldronAn Australian athlete lights the flame at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Opening Ceremony official proceedingsPresident of the Australian Olympic Committee John Coates speaks at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

O'Neill looks to the futureAustralian Olympian Susie O'Neill attends the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Caslick reads the oathCharlotte Caslick of Australia reads the Olympic Oath at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Kelsey Robson carries the flagKelsey Robson of Australia carries the Australian flag at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Bill Bain with the flameAustralian athlete Bill Bain takes oart in the lighting of the cauldron at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Chinese contingent celebratesChinese athletes take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Excitable Team GBGreat Britain athletes take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

The Opening spectaclePerformers take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

The Aussies come marching inAustralian athletes take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Next stop NanjingPerformers take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

The road to Rio 2016Brazilian athletes take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Stellar Opening Ceremony performersPerformers take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

AYOF time to shinePerformers take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

AYOF Opening Ceremony SpectacularPerformers take part in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

AYOF Day 1 ActionAction from Day 1 at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival where canoe/kayak- sprint, badminton and hockey got competition underway!

Chloe Birch in badminton actionChloe Birch of Team GB during the womens doubles badminton teams event on day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in the Sports Halls at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Verdet Kessler in badminton actionVerdet Kessler of Australia during the womens doubles badminton teams events on day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in the Sports Halls at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Xinyi Yin screams to a winXinyi Yin (middle) of China wins in a tight finish ahead of Lucy Johnson (bottom) of New Zealnd and Danielle Currie (top) of New Zealnd in the Women's K1 500 Final during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Danielle Currie at the AYOFDanielle Currie of New Zealand competes in the Women's K1 500 semi final during day one of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on January 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.