Quatchi is a sasquatch and Miga is a sea bear, a mythical animal that is part bear and part killer whale. Both the sasquatch and sea bear feature in the mythology of the Canadian West Coast First Nations peoples.
2. Hare, Polar Bear, and Leopard
Answer: 2014 Sochi
Russia is a large country with diverse wildlife, perhaps explaining the choice of three animals for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The three animals also represent the Gold, Silver, and Bronze places on the winner's podium. The three mascots also appeared on the 2012 25-ruble coin.
3. Miraitowa
Answer: 2020 Tokyo
The mascot's name combines the Japanese words for "future" (mira) and "eternity (towa) to suggest a world full of hope. Japanese citizens aged 18 and over submitted over 2,000 proposed designs, which were reduced to three finalists, and the winner was picked by classes of Japanese primary schools.
4. The Phryges
Answer: 2024 Paris
Based on the Phrygian cap worn by freedom fighters, the red characters known as "The Phryges" were the mascot for the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris. The soft, conical caps that typically have the tip bent over can be seen on depictions of the French national heroine Marianne, on stamps and artwork, and also have featured on some national flags.
5. Tina and Milo
Answer: 2026 Milano-Cortina
Tina and Milo are stoats, members of the weasel family that live in and represent the Italian mountains. Tina (white fur) is the Olympic mascot, and her brother Milo (brown) is the mascot of the Paralympics that followed the Olympic games.
6. Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini
Answer: 2008 Beijing
The names of the five mascots represent the sentence "Welcome to Beijing", transliterated as "Bei Jing Huan Ying Nin". Each mascot is one of the colors of the Olympic rings: Beibei (blue), Jingjing (black), Yingying (yellow), Nini (green), and Huanhuan (red).
7. Vinicius
Answer: 2016 Rio de Janeiro
Vinicius is a blend of different Brazilian animals, representing the diversity of the Brazilian culture. With the overall appearance of a quadruped with a tail, Vinicius combines elements of cats, monkeys, and birds. The character is named for Brazilian poet, musician, and playwright Vinicius de Moraes (1913-1980).
8. Wenlock
Answer: 2012 London
Named for the town of Much Winlock in the county of Shropshire, England, which has hosted Much Wenlock Games since the 19th century. Pierre de Coubertin was one of the founders of the modern Olympic Games and was inspired by the Much Winlock Games to hold an international sport competition.
9. Bing Dwen Dwen
Answer: 2022 Beijing
The 2022 winter Olympics in Beijing had an panda-like character whose name "Bing" means "ice" in Mandarin, and "Dwen Dwen" means "robust and lively". Bing was encased in a full-body shell like an astronaut suit, made of ice, that represented new technologies.
10. Soohorang
Answer: 2018 Pyeongchang
Korea's guardian animal is the white tiger and is the inspiration for Soohorang. The name combines Korean words for "protection" and "tiger".
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