All About The 2022 Olympic Games Mascot

The chance to host the Games is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympic Games is set to be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11 this year. Paris Olympics 2024 will showcase 32 sports, including the 28 "core" Olympic sports and the addition of breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing. Have you met Beijing's Bing Dwen Dwen? The official mascot of the 2022 Beijing Olympics was Bing Dwen Dwen, whose name is derived from the Mandarin Chinese words "ice" (Bing) and "robust and lively" (Dwen Dwen), as per Olympic design. Its full-body "shell" is made of ice, resembling an astronaut suit, as a tribute to embracing new technologies for a future with infinite possibilities. In this blog, we take a look at the 2022 Olympic Games Mascot.

Everything you need to know about the Bing Dwen Dwen - the 2022 Olympic Games mascot

1. Bing Dwen Dwen - the official mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games 2022

The official mascot of the 2022 Winter Olympics was Bing Dwen Dwen. Bing Dwen Dwen, the Olympic mascot, was a panda. In Mandarin, "Bing" has several meanings, including ice, and symbolizes purity and strength. "Dwen Dwen" means robust and lively and also represents children. The mascot wears a full-body shell made out of ice and is said to embody the strength and spirit of Olympic athletes. The Beijing Winter Olympic Games 2022 mascot acted as an ambassador for winter sports, bringing joy to those who participated in and watched the Olympic Winter Games. Additionally, a panda was one of the five Fuwa mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

"Bing" represented ice, symbolizing purity and strength, and "Dwen Dwen" signified children. The mascot embodies athletes' strength and willpower and promotes the Olympic spirit. Mascots were initially created to attract younger audiences to the games, but throughout the Olympic Games history, the Olympic committee discovered that they could also be used for promotion and merchandising. Each Olympic season, the chosen mascots have their special meaning, meant to uplift audiences from all walks of life. The design for Bing Dwen Dwen was selected from over 5,800 submissions from China and 35 countries worldwide in a global competition organized by the Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee.

2. Who are Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon? - The Beijing Winter Olympics mascots

Bing Dwen Dwen donned a full-body "shell" made of ice, resembling an astronaut suit, as a tribute to embracing new technologies for a future with endless possibilities. The panda's shell enables it to skate, snowboard, and ski alongside Olympic athletes. The vibrant colours of the halo around its face represented the cutting-edge technology used in the ice and snow sports tracks at the Games. The heart on its left palm shows China's hospitality for athletes and spectators at the Winter Olympics. The choice of an animated panda as the official mascot for Beijing 2022 was not surprising, as the giant panda is the national animal of China.

Talking about the Olympics news, the official mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics was Shuey Rhon Rhon. Shuey Rhon Rhon was a Chinese lantern child with a glowing heart, symbolizing the warmth, friendship, courage, and perseverance of Paralympic athletes. The Chinese lantern is a cultural symbol representing celebration, harvest, and prosperity. Red is the most festive colour, which was fitting since the Games overlapped with Chinese New Year celebrations. The designs underwent review by Chinese and international experts, with the final selections done by teams from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and Jilin University of the Arts.

3. Olympic Phryge and India's Paris Olympics 2024 medal chances

With 45 days left before the start of the 2024 Olympics, there couldn't be a better day to look at the Olympic Phryge and India's Paris Olympics 2024 medal chances. The name of the 2024 Summer Olympics mascot is Olympic Phryge, based on the traditional tiny Phrygian hats that the mascots are designed after. The name and design were selected as representations of freedom and as symbols of the French Republic's historical figures. The Olympic Phryge resembles the shape and form of a Phrygian cap. India has a really good chance of winning Olympic medals, especially the Indian athletics team.

A mind-boggling total of 10,500 athletes from 206 NOCs will compete at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will be one of the Olympic torch bearers of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Indian Javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra will be defending his title at the Paris Olympics and will be entering the global competition as one of the greatest Olympic gold medalist in India, which is a huge stature at this moment. Paris is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time. While the Summer Olympic Games 2024 officially begins on July 26, Football and Rugby Sevens will have matches starting July 24 at 6:30 pm IST. However, the 2024 Olympics schedule is subject to change until the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics.