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What is special about the Olympic mascots?
Olympic mascots have been a key part of the Games since 1968. They’re tasked with giving concrete form to the Olympic spirit, spreading the values highlighted at each edition of the Games; promoting the history and culture of the host city; and giving the event a festive atmosphere.
Where did the idea of a mascot come from?
The word probably has its origin in late Latin ‘masca’. In olden days, the word mascot was associated with inanimate objects such as a lock of hair or the figurehead on a sailing ship. But from the start the 19th century and up to the present days, the term is most often linked to a good luck animal.
Why are mascots important in sports?
A sports mascot will provide a laid-back and fun aspect to your sports club, while also helping to promote additional revenue, improved fan engagement and more media exposure.
What do the London 2012 Olympic mascots mean?
today the mascots for the 2012 olympic games in london were unveiled. the one-eyed characters ‘wenlock’ and ‘mandeville’ were created from the last two drops of british steel used for the london 2012 olympic stadium: ‘that’s why we’re so shiny, reflecting the people, places and things we meet along the way as we travel around the UK’.
How did Wenlock the Olympic mascot get his name?
This is Wenlock, the official mascot for the London 2012 Olympic Games. So how did he get his name? Well, it’s inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire, a town that’s at the heart of Olympic history.
How did the Paralympic Games mascot get his name?
This is Mandeville, the official mascot for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. So how did he get his name? Well, his name is inspired by Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
How was Security prepared for the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The security preparations for the 2012 Summer Olympics —with the exception of the air counter-terrorist plan, which was a RAF responsibility—was led by the police, with 13,000 officers available, supported by 17,000 members of the armed forces.