Summer Paralympic Mascots

## Arnhem 1980

### Noggi and Joggi

Noggi and Joggi were the mascots of the Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games. A Dutch radio contest for the Dutch to make the mascot was done and the winners were a pair of squirrels dressed in clothes that contained the Games logo designed by Necky Oprensen was sold as memorabilia on stands in Arnhem.

## Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984

### Dan D. Lion

Created by an art teacher named Maryanne McGrath Higgins and the mascot of the Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984 Paralympic Games, a lion who sweated in sweatpants and sneakers was named after children at a college for the disabled. And he was only the mascot of the games in New York, because in Stoke, no mascot was chosen.

## Seoul 1988

### Gomdoori

Gomdoori is a Korean word derived from "Teddy Bear", While bears are commonly associated with wisdom and courage, the two have their legs tied together, symbolizing the ability to overcome adversity through cooperation and encourage humanity to work together in peace and harmony. They were the mascots of the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games.

## Barcelona 1992

### Petra

Made by the same creator of Cobi, Javier Mariscal, Petra is a positive, outgoing, independent, energetic, courageous girl who has no arms. She was the mascot of the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games.

## Atlanta 1996

### Blaze

A Phoenix was chosen as the mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games not only as a symbol of renewal, perseverance and determination, but also because of the importance of the Phoenix being the symbol of the city of Atlanta. Designed by Trevor Irvin, the bright colors, great wingspan and height of the Paralympic mascot make it the embodiment of the will and determination of people with a disability to achieve a full life for themselves. Today, as the symbol of BlazeSports America, it is the most recognized symbol of US Paralympic Sport.

## Sydney 2000

### Lizzie

Lizzie, the collared frill-necked lizard, was chosen as the mascot of the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. The clothing of the Paralympic mascot, colored in green and gold and in the shape of Australia, represents the country, with the ocher body mirroring the color of the earth. Lizzie's strength, determination and attitude symbolize all Paralympic athletes participating in the Games.

## Athens 2004

### Proteas

Proteas, the seahorse, was created to express the values ​​of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games - Strength, persecution, inspiration and celebration. Spyros Gogos, the creator of Proteas, took a deliberate step away from previous Paralympic mascot designs and created what for him best represents the nature of competitions and the athletes' constant goal of achieving excellence.

## Beijing 2008

### Fu Niu Lele

The Fu Niu Lele cow was chosen to be the mascot of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games only after 87 original mascot designs were rejected for several reasons. Guanying Wu came up with the cow because, as he grew up on a farm, she was his understanding that cows are gentle creatures that form bonds with the humans who care for them. The Paralympic mascot was painted in colors taken from traditional Chinese New Year designs and gifts. Her name literally means "Cow of Good Luck and Happiness"

## London 2012

### Wenlock

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Wenlock is the twin brother of Mandeville and the mascot of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

### Mandeville

Mandeville is the twin brother of Wenlock and the mascot of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Formed from the last steel beam of the Olympic Stadium and made of polished steel to reflect the appearances and personalities of people you meet, your eyes are cameras and the yellow lights on your foreheads are reminiscent of a London taxi. Mandeville, the Paralympic mascot, was named in honor of Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire, birthplace of Stoke Mandeville Games, today's Paralympic predecessor. The three points on his helmet symbolize the three Agitos of the Paralympic logo, and Mandeville symbolizes friendship.

## Rio de Janeiro 2016

### Tom

Tom, the mascot of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games and baptized via popular vote with the name of the famous brazilian singer, songwriter and conductor Tom Jobim is a magical creature, born on October 2, 2009, the day that Rio de Janeiro was chosen as the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. he was born out of the joy of Brazilians in hosting the event. And if your friend Vinícius represents animals, Tom represents nature and all the Brazilian flora. Its mission is "to inspire everyone to use creativity and determination to always achieve more and have fun."

## Tokyo 2020

### Someity

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games mascot got its name from Someity, which comes from the japanese expression "someiyoshino", a popular cherry blossom variety. Additionally, it echoes the phrase "so mighty". By concept, Someity has tactile cherry blossom sensors and enormous mental and physical strength. It represents Paralympic athletes, who overcome obstacles and redefine the limits of what is possible.