2006-09-27 03:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by Catwoman 1 in Sports ➔ Olympics
The Asian Games, introduced in 1951 saw its first mascot - Appu the Elephant - in 1982 in New Delhi. The elephant is a holy animal in India.
In 1990, the Asian Games was held in Beijing, China with Pan Pan the Panda as its mascot, symobolising the charismatic values of the people of the Republic.
The 1994 12th Asian Games held in Hiroshima, Japan had PoPPo (male) and CuCCu (female), two dove characters that were chosen to symolise peace and harmony and bring tranquility into the homes of Japan. Symbolic doves are thought to bring happiness and good chi (balance) into everyday life.
In 1998, Bangkok, Thailand hosted the 13th Asian Games with Chai-yo the elephant as their mascot; 'Chai-yo' (hooray) is an expression of a feeling of joy, happiness and victory. Dating back to ancient times, the Thai people feel that elephants bring luck and wisdom and they are also a symbol of victory. Elephants were traditionally only ridden by Kings.
The Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea in 2002 saw the birth of Duria the seagull as its official mascot under the theme: One Asia, Global Busan. The Seagull’s white feathers represent purity and portray the traditional image of the white-clad Korean people, while its exceptional perseverance over long flights expresses the endurance of Busan citizens.
The recently launched mascot for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ is as strong as a lion! Football fans all over the world have been waiting for GOLEO VI, the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ mascot to be revealed. Commenting on mascots, Mr. Abdullah Yousuf Al Mulla, Director of OCA, Protocol & International Relations, DAGOC, said, “We are keen to choose a mascot that represents the host city, Doha with its many rich attributes, to be the official representative of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006. It is essential that the mascot chosen is aligned with Qatar’s heritage and experience and it should also embody the glory of sport and the honor of the Asian community”.
Excitement is mounting as the Asian continent waits with bated breath for its first glimpse of the Official Mascot of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006, which will have its inaugural appearance on Friday, 31 December 2004. The mascot has, so far, been rigorously shielded from the public gaze, and the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee is counting the remaining days of December with great anticipation, eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the Mascot.!!!:-)
2006-09-30 18:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mascot Of Asian Games 2010
2016-12-18 08:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by myland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15th Asian Games Doha 2006 - Orry, the Qatari oryx
14th Asian Games Busan 2002 - Duria, a seagull
13th Asian Games Bangkok 1998 - Chai-Yo, the Elephant
12th Asian Games Hiroshima 1994 - Poppo (male) & CuCCu (female), the doves
11th Asian Games Bejing 1990 - Pan Pan, the Panda
10th Asian Games Seoul 1986 - Korean Tiger (?)
9th Asian Games Dew Delhi 1982 - Appu, the Elephant - first mascot of the Asian Games
BTW Most links to the info were in Wikipedia ;-)
2006-09-27 05:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by kasiuleczek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orry, a Qatari oryx , is the Official Mascot of the Doha Asian Games 2006. He is brave, independent, gentle and playful and represents the Qatari values of peace, hope and community spirit. Proud of his country, he loves his family and is passionate about sports. He is an ideal symbol to celebrate Qatar's historic role in hosting the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006
Ghuangzou will host 2010 Asian Games
Family of Mascot from baby elephant to Orry
2006-09-29 21:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Eco-Savvy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-27 04:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋