REUTERS/Daniel Munoz/File Photo At first, it looked like an April Fool’s Day joke when the Australian white ibis emerged as a contender to become the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games mascot.

France has a rich history when it comes to Olympic mascots. The first, Shuss , was unveiled for the 1968 Winter Games in ...

As Duolingo retires then resurrects its owl, it’s clear that mascots are serious business, says Charlie Skinner First ...

Whether at sporting events or in advertising, mascots are cute companions that evoke emotions and create a sense of identity.

But the best part is when the mascot appears as a life-size character! They like to show up and dance to get the fans all hyped up. The Olympics didn't have an official mascot until 1972.

The Olympics are on the horizon, learn about the history of the Olympic mascots and why they have become so iconic. Take your marks, get set and take on the ultimate Olympic mascot quiz!

A company selected to sell stuffed mascot dolls for the Tokyo Summer Games gave millions of yen to an acquaintance of a suspect in the widening Olympic bribery scandal, investigative sources said.

The Summer Games were back at it in 2012 when London presented Wenlock and Mandeville, the city's Olympic and Paralympic mascots. Apparently, a pair of walking Big Ben figurines weren't terrifying ...

A tearful executive at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service told staffers on Thursday that about 6,000 employees would be fired, a person familiar with the matter said, in a move that would eliminate ...

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Italy for ... February 6, 2026. The official mascots have been announced and are named Milo and Tina, stoats that are brother and sister.

The ceremony, which took place on 8 March, saw the “Flame of Hope” lit, marking the official start of the Games, the world’s ...