Photo: Rio 2016 mascots got names
The mascots of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro were named Vinicius and Tom. Such names were chosen by the Brazilians through Internet voting.
The mascots are named after Brazilian musicians Vinicius de Morais and Tom (Antonio) Jobim following a public vote. Vinicius and Tom received 44% of the 323,327 votes, Oba and Eba - 38%, Chiba Tuke and Eskidim - 18%.
Rio 2016's mascots were unveiled at the end of November. They are the collective images of the Brazilian flora and fauna of Brazil.
The fauna is represented as a smiling yellow beast, which is somewhat reminiscent of a cat. But the image of the Brazilian flora resembles a blue-green plant with leaves on its head.
It is expected that in the near future the symbols of the Brazilian Olympics will become the heroes of the show, which will be launched on Brazilian television.
The Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro from 5 to 21 August 2016. Recall that in 2014 Brazil hosted the World Cup.
Emblem / logo
Logo XXXI Summer Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro designed by the Brazilian design studio Tatíl Design and presented to the general public for the first time on December 31, 2010.
The symbol is based on the stylized Rio - mountains, sun and sea in the form of winding lines, reminiscent of the silhouettes of dancing people holding hands.
The logo is made in the colors of the Brazilian national flag - blue, yellow and green - and is intended to symbolize interaction and energy, harmony in diversity, the riot of nature and the Olympic spirit.
Poster / poster
The presentation of the official posters of the Rio 2016 Olympics took place on July 12, 2016 at the Museum of Tomorrow.
In total, 13 posters were presented, the authors of which were 12 Brazilian artists - Alexander Mancini, Antonio Diaz, Beatriz Milliases, Claudio Tozzi, Ana Clara Schindler, Gringo Cardia, Gustavo Greco, Gustavo Picueira, Guto Lacage, Juarez Machado, Cobra and Rico Linsh, and also Colombian Olga Amaral.
The posters are available in two sizes - 28 x 42 cm and 60 x 90 cm.
Mascot
Vinicius and Tom are the mascots of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
The official presentation of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots took place on November 24, 2014. The organizers presented collective images of the flora and fauna of Brazil.
The Rio 2016 Olympic mascot is depicted as a smiling yellow beast. The symbol is somewhat reminiscent of a cat and symbolizes the rich fauna of Brazil. The Paralympic is designed in blue and green and represents the flora.
The new symbols of Rio 2016 were greeted at the presentation ceremony by the predecessor mascots - Misha (Moscow-1980), Athena (Athens-2004), Fuwa (Beijing-2008) and Wenlock with Mandeville (London-2012).
On December 15, 2014, the mascots of the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro acquired their official names, which were determined as a result of a three-week online voting, announced by the organizers of the Games immediately after the presentation. Several pairs of names were proposed for the choice of voters, including Oba and Eba, Chiba-Tuki and Eskindim, Vinicius and Tom. The last two are in honor of the famous Brazilian musicians and composers Vinicius de Morais and Tom Jobim.
- Vinicius and Tom - 44%
- Both and Eba - 38%
- Chiba-Tuki and Eskidim - 18%
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Pictograms
The official pictograms of the sports that are included in the program of the XXXI Summer Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro were presented in November 2013.
A total of 64 pictograms were made - 41 for Olympic and 23 for Paralympic sports.
Work on them began in July 2012 and lasted 16 months, five of which were spent on coordination with 42 International Sports Federations.
A team of 28 artists and graphic designers worked on the creation of the Olympic pictograms. “We tried to combine the dynamism and tension of the competition and the cheerful, relaxed atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro in a single visual image,” head of the creative team Lula Bet told reporters.
Some sports are represented by several pictograms. Show jumping, dressage and triathlon are separately detailed for equestrian sports. Cycling is represented by four pictograms - track racing, road racing, mountain bike and BMX. Such scrupulousness has been shown for the first time in the history of the Olympics.
Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Pictograms will be used on tickets, various products, as directional signs.
Logo XXXI Summer Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro designed by the Brazilian design studio Tatíl Design and presented to the general public for the first time on December 31, 2010.
The symbol is based on the stylized Rio - mountains, sun and sea in the form of winding lines, reminiscent of the silhouettes of dancing people holding hands.
The logo is made in the colors of the Brazilian national flag - blue, yellow and green - and is intended to symbolize interaction and energy, harmony in diversity, the riot of nature and the Olympic spirit.
Vinicius and Tom are the mascots of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
The official presentation of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots took place on November 24, 2014. The organizers presented collective images of the flora and fauna of Brazil.
The Rio 2016 Olympic mascot is depicted as a smiling yellow beast. The symbol is somewhat reminiscent of a cat and symbolizes the rich fauna of Brazil. The Paralympic is designed in blue and green and represents the flora.
The new symbols of Rio 2016 were greeted at the presentation ceremony by the predecessor mascots - Misha (Moscow-1980), Athena (Athens-2004), Fuwa (Beijing-2008) and Wenlock with Mandeville (London-2012).
On December 15, 2014, the mascots of the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro acquired their official names, which were determined as a result of a three-week online voting, announced by the organizers of the Games immediately after the presentation. Several pairs of names were proposed for the choice of voters, including Oba and Eba, Chiba-Tuki and Eskindim, Vinicius and Tom. The last two are in honor of the famous Brazilian musicians and composers Vinicius de Morais and Tom Jobim.
- Vinicius and Tom - 44%
- Both and Eba - 38%
- Chiba-Tuki and Eskidim - 18%
The official pictograms of the sports that are included in the program of the XXXI Summer Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro were presented in November 2013.
A total of 64 pictograms were made - 41 for Olympic and 23 for Paralympic sports.
Work on them began in July 2012 and lasted 16 months, five of which were spent on coordination with 42 International Sports Federations.
A team of 28 artists and graphic designers worked on the creation of the Olympic pictograms. “We tried to combine the dynamism and tension of the competition and the cheerful, relaxed atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro in a single visual image,” head of the creative team Lula Bet told reporters.
Some sports are represented by several pictograms. Show jumping, dressage and triathlon are separately detailed for equestrian sports. Cycling is represented by four pictograms - track racing, road racing, mountain bike and BMX. Such scrupulousness has been shown for the first time in the history of the Olympics.
Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Pictograms will be used on tickets, various products, as directional signs.
Over the long history of the Olympic Games, many creatures have become their mascots. We will tell you about the last ten.
Mascot of the Olympic Games or mascots (from the English. mascot- mascot) has become a mandatory attribute since 1972. According to the magazine GEO the mission of the Olympic mascot is "to reflect the spirit of the host country of the games, bring good luck to the athletes and heighten the festive atmosphere." Most often, the national animal of the host country, or a fictional or mythological creature, becomes the mascot.
Rio de Janeiro 2016, Vinicius and Tom
Vinicius and Tom are the mascots of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio. These are collective images of the flora and fauna of Brazil.
The Rio 2016 Olympic mascot is depicted as a smiling yellow beast. The symbol resembles a cat and symbolizes the rich fauna of Brazil. The Paralympic is designed in blue and green and represents the flora. Their names were determined as a result of an Internet vote announced by the organizers of the Games immediately after the presentation.
The mascots were named after famous Brazilian musicians and composers Vinicius de Morais and Tom Jobim.
London 2012, Wenlock and Mandeville
The talismans of the thirtieth, jubilee, Olympic Games in London were two drops of steel from Bolton named Wenlock and Mandeville. They are named after the town of Mach Wenlock, which hosted the first Olympic Games, and the village of Stoke Mandeville, which hosted the first Paralympic Games in Great Britain. Both mascots have one eye, wear bicycle helmets, and have the Games logos painted on them.
Beijing 2008, Fuwa
The mascots for this Olympics were chosen for several years. On the one hand, it was necessary to choose something traditional Chinese, and on the other, something unusual, so that when registering a trademark, they would not be accused of plagiarism. The organizing committee received 662 sketches, among which were several tigers, a Tibetan antelope and even Hanuman, the mythological Monkey King. And exactly 1000 days before the opening of the Olympics, the chosen mascot was presented, which became the five of Fuwa.
Fuwa means Children of luck... Five characters symbolize the five Olympic rings, each of them is painted in its own Olympic color and personifies the five natural elements: water, forest, fire, earth and sky. The first syllables of talisman names put together make up the phrase Bei jing huan ying ni which can be translated: Beijing welcomes you! These talismans are the most popular representatives of the country's fauna. Bay Bay Bluefish symbolized well-being, prosperity and patronized water sports. Her headdress echoes elements of Chinese jewelry of the Neolithic era. The Black Panda Jing Jing, a symbol of China, personified harmony with nature, sincerity and happiness. He patronized weightlifting, martial arts, etc. His headdress contains a floral ornament. The Huan-Huan red Olympic flame communicated with the Olympics and symbolized energy, passion, striving for victory. He patronized team sports. His headdress is stylized as the cave paintings of the famous Mogao Caves. The yellow Tibetan antelope Ying-Ying has become the embodiment of cheerfulness and health. She patronized athletics. Her headdress contains elements of national costumes. The Green Swallow Ni-Ni has become a symbol of good luck, patronizing gymnastics. The headpiece follows the design of traditional Beijing kites.
Athens 2004, Phoebus and Athena
The mascots of these Olympic Games were created on the basis of ancient models found during excavations. They were made exact copies of ancient Greek dolls dating back to the 7th century BC. According to legend, Phoebus and Athena are brother and sister. They were named after the Olympian gods Apollo (Phoebus, Phoebos or Thebos), the radiant god of light, and Athena, the goddess of wisdom. IOC officials in Greece said the two figures are the perfect mascot for the upcoming Olympics, as they successfully combine Greek history and modernity. However, the public at first was not very happy with the choice, but eventually came to terms.
Sydney 2000, Ollie, Sid and Millie
The mascots of the Sydney Games were three animals that live only in Australia: the Platypus, Kookabara and Echidna. Together they symbolize Olympic friendship, and also personify the three elements: earth, water and sky. By the way, the three is also a symbolic number, since this Olympics took place on the eve of the Millennium. Each of the talismans had its own name and distinctive character. The platypus was named Sid (short for Sydney). A symbol of nature in Australia, he personified strength, energy and the desire to win. The Australian gull kingfisher Ollie (short for Olympiad) was the embodiment of the Olympic spirit, was distinguished by a cheerful disposition, generosity and kindness. Echidna received the name Milli (short for millenium in honor of the beginning of the third millennium). She combined optimism, hard work and striving for the future. In addition, Millie was a symbol of information and technology, dominated by facts and figures.
Atlanta 1996, Izzy
The organizers of this Olympiad have been thinking about the mascot for a very long time and have not come to a common conclusion. Therefore, it was decided to generate it on a computer. The creature turned out to be very strange and unlike anything. The original sketch was barefoot and had no mouth or nose. Designers have been bringing it back to normal for a long time. So Izzy got an expressive huge mouth, a tail with Olympic rings, white gloves and funny boots. Subsequently, it was decided to remove the ugly teeth so that the talisman does not look aggressive, and to add sparks-stars to the wide-open eyes. With the name, too, everything turned out to be very difficult. They also thought about it for a long time, and after that they simply named Izzy - an abbreviation for the English expression What is it? This mascot is considered the most disastrous project in the history of the Olympic Games.
Barcelona 1992, Kobe Puppy
On the eve of the Olympic Games in Spain, the political situation was not sufficiently stable. Designer Javier Mariscal was challenged to find an image that could unite separatist provinces. This is how Kobe the mongrel, a stray puppy, a cartoon character of a popular children's TV show, appeared. Kobe was everyone's favorite before, so he became the perfect talisman. And also the most stylish in history, because he was wearing a navy blue suit and tie. Kobe is also considered one of the most successful talismans. And at the closing ceremony of the Olympics, Kobe, like the Moscow bear, was launched into the sky in a balloon.
Seoul 1988, Hodori Tiger
Who, if not the Amur tiger, is destined to become the mascot of the Olympics in Korea. After all, he is the main character of all Korean legends. However, so that he did not seem intimidating and aggressive, it was decided to make the tiger small, kind and harmless. The name Hodori was chosen by all of Korea out of 2295 proposed options. The winning name can be translated from Korean as Tiger Boy. The main attribute of Hodori is a small black cap worn over his ear. It was in these that once upon a time peasants performed dances during folk festivals. The tiger cub also initially had a girlfriend - the tigress Hosuni, but she turned out to be not at all popular and was soon forgotten about.
Los Angeles 1984, Sam Eaglet
With Sam the eagle, who became the mascot of these American games, everything is very clear. The eagle is the national symbol of the United States, everything is simple here. And he got his name thanks to another image - Uncle Sam, who had exactly the same star-striped top hat. The eaglet was invented by the company's artists Walt Disney.
Moscow 1980, Bear Misha
With the Moscow bear, too, everything is clear at once. The brown bear is a symbol of Russia, so the choice was obvious. Although the Little Humpbacked Horse, Matryoshka and the Petrushka doll were considered talismans. But the newspaper Soviet sport turned to the citizens of the USSR with a request to help in choosing a talisman, about 45 thousand letters came to the editorial office, in which a bear was almost unanimously proposed. The author of just such a bear, which we know, was the famous illustrator Viktor Chizhikov. From more than a hundred images he had invented, he chose one, which took part in the final exhibition in Moscow. Sixty bears from different artists were selected for the competitive selection. Everyone liked Misha. It was his sketch that was selected and officially approved at the highest level. The Moscow mascot was the first of all to be turned to face the audience, looked at them and smiled openly. Misha had a wide belt with five Olympic colors and a buckle in the form of rings.
During the closing ceremony of the Games in Moscow, a large rubber Misha was launched into the sky in balloons and thousands of spectators with tears in their eyes watched the bear return "to its fairy forest." After the Olympics, this bear was exhibited in one of the pavilions of VDNKh. There is a legend that in the fall of 1980 a West German company tried to redeem the rubber bear for a large sum, but the government of the USSR refused to sell the national symbol, it fell into disrepair and disappeared somewhere in the basements. Yes, there is also a version that this bear was not called Misha, but Mikhail Potapych Toptygin.