Mascots
The Olympic mascot(s) is(are) a character, usually an animal native to the area or occasionally human figures, who represents the cultural heritage of the place where the Olympic and Paralympic Games are taking place.
Since the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France the Olympic Games have had a mascot. The first major mascot in the Olympic Games was Misha in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Misha was used extensively during the opening and closing ceremonies, had a TV animated cartoon and appeared on several merchandise products.
Starting with the 2010 Vancouver mascots, the Olympic and Paralympic mascots have been presented together.
Since the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France the Olympic Games have had a mascot. The first major mascot in the Olympic Games was Misha in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Misha was used extensively during the opening and closing ceremonies, had a TV animated cartoon and appeared on several merchandise products.
Starting with the 2010 Vancouver mascots, the Olympic and Paralympic mascots have been presented together.
Summer Olympics (Regular and Youth)
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Winter Olympics (Regular and Youth)
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