The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature an official mascot named the Olympic Phryge, paying homage to the Phrygian cap that symbolizes freedom, revolution, and the French Republic. The Phryge mascots were unveiled in November 2022, sporting red, white, and blue colors that represent France’s flag. The mascots, Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge, are aimed at inspiring France to embrace sports as a way to improve health, relationships, and nature.
The decision to choose an ideal rather than an animal for the mascots was based on the strong symbolism of the Phrygian cap in French history. The 2024 Olympics aim to spread a message of inclusion by having the Paralympic Phryge feature a visible disability. With the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Games approaching, the presence of the Olympic Phryge has sparked curiosity and excitement among viewers.
Previous Olympic Games have featured memorable mascots such as Bing Dwen Dwen at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and Miraitowa at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The Paris 2024 Olympics will draw athletes from over 200 countries for both the Olympics and Paralympics. The Phryge mascots are poised to symbolize the spirit of the Games and encourage participation in sports as a transformative force for individuals and societies.
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