![]() ![]() The Paralympic mascots got their start with Noggie and Joggi at Arnhem 1980. The carousel brings us up to speed with Soohorang, the white tiger that was the official mascot for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. More beloved favorites, including Sam at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles, Wenlock from the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, and Vicinius from the 2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janerio are all spotted over the years. The Olympic mascots date as far back as Schuss at the 1968 Winter Olympics, Grenoble. The Tokyo 2020 website is currently sharing photo carousels of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots throughout the decades. Olympic and Paralympic Mascots Throughout History The mental and physical strength Someity possesses represents the Paralympic athletes that are able to overcome obstacles and make incredible strides towards success at the Paralympic Games. Someity’s supernatural gifts are matched with the mascot’s ability to remain calm, collected, and converse with elements of nature such as the wind and stones. ![]() These sensors allow Someity to fly and move objects without touching them. ![]() Nothing is impossible for Someity! The mascot has a set of cherry blossom tactile sensors on the sides of its head. Someiyoshino, a popular type of cherry blossom, and the phrase “so mighty.” Pronounced “soh-may-tee,”Someity’s name derives from two words. Someity is the official Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games mascot. Watch Miraitowa’s video and you’ll get a glimpse at the mascot’s agility and passion for participation in a wide range of sporting events we’ll be watching during the Games. The character’s forehead bears the emblem of the Tokyo 2020 Games, a traditional chessboard motif composed of blue rectangles in three different sizes. Miraitowa embodies old tradition and new innovation. The name is meant to symbolize a future of eternal hope for people around the world. “Mirai” which means future and “Towa” meaning eternity. Created by Ryo Taniguchi, the name Miraitowa is derived from two Japanese words. Miraitowa is the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot. A lot has happened over the last year, so let’s get everyone up to speed on these Olympic icons. The last time we checked in with these Olympic mascots, Miraitowa and Someity had just received their names. There are less than 100 days until the kickoff of the 2020 Summer Olympics! (Airing in 2021, the year 2020 will remain in the name as the Tokyo Olympics were delayed due to COVID-19.) ![]()
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