Meet the Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Mascots

by Retta Race 6

February 28th, 2018 News

The children of Japan have spoken, as elementary school students from across the Asian nation have selected the mascots for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Of the more than 2,000 designs submitted to Tokyo 2020 organizers for the next Summer Olympic and Paralympic mascots, the candidates had been narrowed down to just 3 pairings. Although the official Mascot Selection Panel performed the initial processes to short-list the remaining designs, the students had the ultimate say in the winning mascot pairing through voting that took place from December to February 22nd, with no votes being accepted from the general public.

The naming and official launch of the mascots will take place later this summer.

Mascot Candidates A Olympic MascotMascot Candidates A Paralympic Mascot
Per the Tokyo 2020 website, the selected mascots embody both old tradition and new innovation The Olympic Mascot and Paralympic Mascot have opposite personalities. However, they respect each other and they are very good friends. They both have a great spirit of hospitality. They always try their best to cheer and encourage everyone.

Refresh yourself on the 3 final mascot designs via the Tokyo 2020 video below. The winning mascots appear first within the video.

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Just Sayin
6 years ago

I’ve never seen these Pokémon before

Swammer from Wakanda
6 years ago

WHAT ARE THOSE!!!!????

BKP
Reply to  Swammer from Wakanda
6 years ago

LOL, you win!

dude
6 years ago

what is it?

Al Albertson
6 years ago

Don’t look them in the eye!!!

About Retta Race

Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule. Nowadays, that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC.

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