The mix of glass and metal gives the medal both a lightness – as a contrast to the dark blue ribbon – as well as it highlights the folded ribbon. The pieces symbolizes the warm olympic fire on top and the crystals, frost and ice of winter underneath. All though it at first glance may seem complex and time consuming to tie the ribbon – it is actually easy to do – thanks to the predefined holes in the metal. The ribbon may also have an additionel thin red and white line – to symbolize the norwegian flag in a subtle way – or there could be glittering metal tread wowen into the fabric to soften the dark blue color of the ribbon. The back of the medal contains many options for text placement, elements of Norwegian culture and their emblem. To go your own way within the rules of the game – to stand out and give your individuel twist to an old elite sporting event – for me this is the main spirit of the Youth Olympic Games. The medal is created in the spirit of this.