The correct answer is: A. Japan
The first Youth Olympic Games were held in Singapore in 2010. The games were organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and were open to athletes aged 14 to 18. The games featured 26 sports and 206 nations competed.
The games were a success, with over 3,500 athletes competing. The games were also a financial success, with the IOC reporting a surplus of $10 million.
The games were held in Singapore because the city-state was seen as a model of youth development. Singapore has a strong focus on education and sports, and the city-state was seen as a good place to showcase the best of youth sport.
The games were also held in Singapore because the city-state is a major financial center. The IOC was looking for a city that could host the games without having to rely on government funding. Singapore was able to host the games without any government funding.
The games were a success for Singapore and for the IOC. The games helped to promote youth sport and to showcase the best of youth development. The games also helped to promote Singapore as a major international city.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the countries that hosted the first Youth Olympic Games. China hosted the second Youth Olympic Games in 2014, North Korea hosted the third Youth Olympic Games in 2018, and Japan hosted the fourth Youth Olympic Games in 2022.