Question: Name the official mascots announced by the PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG)?
(a) Vinicius and Tom
(b) Soohorang and Bandabi
(c) Oba And Eba
(d) None of the Above
Ans. (b)
Related facts:
- On 2nd June 2016 Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) has announced the Official mascots.
- A white tiger named “Soohorang” and an Asiatic black bear called “Bandabi” have been named as the two mascots for the Pyeongchang 2018 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Both animals appear in Korea’s foundation mythology and are closely associated with Korean culture and life.
- “Soohorang” is a white tiger. In mythology, the white tiger was viewed as a guardian that helped protect the country and its people. The mascot’s colour also evokes its connection to the snow and ice of winter sports.
- “Bandabi” is an Asiatic black bear. It is symbolic of strong will and courage.
- It should be noted that upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will held on 9th to 25th February and 9th March 18, 2018 respectively in Peyongchang, South Korea.
Reference:
https://www.olympic.org/news/meet-soohorang-the-new-mascot-for-pyeongchang-2018
https://www.paralympic.org/news/pyeongchang-2018-paralympic-mascot-launched