1998 World Youth Games
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| Host city | Moscow |
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| Nations | 140 (estimated) |
| Athletes | 7,500 (estimated) |
| Opening | July 11 |
| Closing | July 19 |
| Opened by | Boris Yeltsin President of Russia |
| Main venue | Luzhniki Stadium |
The 1998 World Youth Games was the first international multi-sport event of its kind. More than 7,500 young athletes representing 140 countries of the world participated in this event. The Games took place in Moscow, Russia, from July 11 to 19, 1998.