About Olympic Mascot

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In the Olympic history, the mascot first appeared in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Thereafter mascot became constitution - Olympic image features the main ingredient. Mascot for its vibrant loved by the people of the unique image , reflecting the Olympic spirit , to convey the idea of the Olympic Games when the session to convey the history and culture of the host city and the human spirit , to create a festive atmosphere of the Olympic Games , is in the masses , especially in children and adolescents to promote an important carrier of the Olympic spirit is all Olympic projects identified other image can not match.

And 2012 London, the Olympic mascot is Wenlock which is from the Shropshire village of Ma Qiwen Locke. There, once held Olympic Games, and this ancient race was Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games to create a source of inspiration for the modern Olympic Games one: in the 19th century, he was invited to be holding Wenlock Games; he was greatly inspired, and thus founded the modern Olympic movement. So far, the game is still held Wenlock. Therefore, in order to commemorate the Olympic Games, ...
... London Olympics decided to name the mascot “Winlock." In the mascot’s head, you can see amber light. This is said to come from London’s iconic taxi. The Wenlock wears a bracelet which stands for Olympic Friendship. In fact their big eyes have camera function, and the purpose is to bear witness places and the people they visited. London Olympic Organizing Committee Chairman Sebastian Coe said the mascot was created for children, they will have children and sports linked tell people pride in the story of the Olympic Games. It will help children grow up healthy. London Olympic Games and Paralympics Games mascot is full of imagination , full of ultra- modern feel , while the hidden meaning behind them but also to the people of the IOC for the Olympic Games in London to see the respect and admiration of this tournament.