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A young Afghan woman, Samira Asghari, 24, has been named as one of the nine new members of the International Olympic Committee elected during the IOC’s sessions at the Youth Olympics.

IOC president Thomas Bach praised her “fantastic work” in promoting sport among women in Afghanistan. “And we all know only too well that is not easy in that country for numerous reasons,” added Bach.

A former national basketball team player, Asghari is active in the Afghan Olympic Committee and a member of the Asian Olympic Council. She is one of the youngest members in the history of the IOC.

Her father practises martial arts and her brothers are gymnasts. Asghari told the IOC she is working “for the future of all athletes in the world, especially for those who have the greatest need, like in Afghanistan.”

She also told the Committee that conditions for women in sport are “starting to improve.”

She added that working for the Olympic movement in Afghanistan would not be easy. “But it’s still a step forward, a starting point,” she insisted. “If we can establish the spirit of sport there, it’s a big success for Afghanistan and the IOC."

It was a moment to remember for local lad, Inaki Iriartes.

A sensational routine in the Mixed BMX Freestyle Park saw the youngster take the gold medal. The youngster celebrated by throwing his shirt into the crowd.

Welcome to day five of the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Today's coverage sees yet another busy day in the swimming pool, with heats throughout the morning session. It will also witness the first artistic gymnastics medal of the Games in the form of the men's individual all-around final featuring GB's Adam Tobin.

There's further basketball 3x3 preliminary matches with Estonia taking on Russia in Pool C and the athletics gets underway with several heats and qualifiers including the men's and women's 400m.

Thursday marks the final day for some sports as the popular breaking finishes with the mixed team bronze and gold medal matches in the evening while the BMX section of the cycling events concludes with the men's and women's mixed freestlyle park events.

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Buenos Aires is hosting the third edition of the summer Youth Olympics and several British athletes have progressed to the senior ranks after being successful on the junior stage.

Team GB will be represented by 43 talented youngsters, each hoping to prove they have that potential when they begin their Youth Olympics quest in Argentina this week.

BBC Olympic sports reporter Nick Hope takes a look at who may be part of Great Britain’s next generation of superstars.

The Youth Olympics has gained a reputation for being a test bed for potential full Olympic sports and there are new events on show in Buenos Aires.

Badminton Relay (7-12 Oct): This 'keepy-uppy' event could be a fun way of ending each evening, and medals are available in this team event.

3x3 Basketball (7-17): Sometimes called streetball, 3x3 is claimed to be the world's most popular urban team sport, A Youth Olympics staple since 2010, it will debut at full Olympic level in Tokyo.

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Beach handball (8-13): It sounds like handball's answer to beach volleyball, and that's basically what it is. A new event.

Futsal (7-13): Credited with developing the skills of Messi and Ronaldo, futsal makes its debut at the Youth Olympics. Can it reach full Olympic level?

Hockey Fives (7-14): Smaller teams and a smaller playing area - think Rugby Sevens with a stick.

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Karate (17-18): Included in the 2020 Olympic programme and making its debut here in six men's and women's weight categories.

Kiteboarding (7-13): Windsurfing has been in the YOGs since 2010 and the latest sailing variant makes its debut in Argentina.

Sport Climbing (7-10): This was introduced as a demonstration sport in 2014 and becomes a full Olympic sport in Tokyo.

Which two sports will feature for the first time? Who is the mascot for the 2018 Games?

Our colleagues at CBBC have put a quiz together for you to test your knowledge on the games, which you try here.

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