"Sergey Bubka is a fantastic athlete, and now very a successful administrator," Diack (pictured top, second left) told a pre-event press conference at the place where in 1993 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Presidential candidate (pictured top, second right) recorded the indoor height of 6.15 metres which remains a world record today.

"I had no doubt that he and his team will successfully manage the IAAF Youth World Championships.

"Ukraine is well known for its sportsmen.

"For me Sergey is a symbol of this city which is an expert in managing great sport events.

"UEFA Euro 2012 matches were organised here to a high standard, as well as IIHF events.

"The 'Pole Vault Stars' meeting is one of the most famous in athletics."

Sergey Bubka set the indoor world record of 6.15 metres in Donetsk

Donetsk, which has a history of staging athletics meetings, is staging this event for the first time at the RSC Olimpiyskiy stadium.

Bubka himself praised the efforts of the organising committee and the legacy it will create.

"It is very important for the city that brand new athletics infrastructure will be in use for the kids and young athletes," he said.

"By reconstructing the main venue, as well as warming-up and training arena, the organisers are achieving their goal of creating a solid legacy for professional and amateur sport in the city.

"I'm glad that the organising committee got full support from local and national Government.

"The city of Donetsk held a lot of athletics' competitions in the past.

"The 1977 European Junior Athletics Championships, USSR-USA Combined Events matches.

"It is now the turn of the World Youth Championships to continue the tradition."

The IAAF World Youth Championships have provided a great opportunity for aspiring young athletes including Jamaican Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix of the United States, Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva, Valerie Adams of New Zealand and most recently Grenadian Kirani James.

Ato Boldon was impressed by the preparations for the IAAF World Youth Championships

Also attending the press conference were IAAF general secretary Essar Gabriel, treasurer Valentine Balakhnichev, and IAAF Ambassador and 200m world champion Ato Boldon of Trinidad and Tobago.

Boldon was also impressed by Donetsk and the legacy that is being created.

"The people here are very hospitable and friendly," the four-time Olympic medallist said.

"I just found out that there is a monument to Sergey Bubka near the arena.

"For me Sergey has always been a role model, I know how important he is for the Olympic Movement.

"For sure he is worthy of being honoured like this."

The 2013 IAAF World Youth Championships has attracted a record number of 1,518 athletes from 165 countries.