In this article, we will know about all the Mascot used in the Commonwealth Games
The mascots had been associated with the Commonwealth Games since 1970. In the year 1978, it was officially made as an integral part of this massive multi-sporting event. Apart from the promotions, mascots are used as a primary source to reflect the hosting nationโs culture and heritage.
Furthermore, we will know about some famous Mascots such as Shera and the karak.
Full List And Name Of All Mascot At The Commonwealth Games
List of Mascots used in Commonwealth Games
โข CWG 2022, Birmingham: The mascot for CWG 2022 is โPerryโ who is a jazzy bull with an athletic build. It has a multi-coloured hexagon which reflects the togetherness of participating athletes and people across the 72 participating nations in the competition. It is designed by a 10-year-old Emma Lou.
โข CWG 2018, Gold Coast:ย The mascot chosen for the 2018 CWG was โBorobiโ,ย a male Koala with blue fur and uneven markings on the paws. The name Borobi is derived from a dialect used by indigenous people in Australia across the Gold Coast Region.
โข CWG 2014, Glasgow:ย The mascot chosen for the 2014 CWGย was โClydeโ, an anthropomorphic thistle which is named after the River Clyde that flows through the centre of Glasgow. The design was made by 12-year-old Beth Gilmour.
โข CWG 2010, Delhi:ย The mascot used for the ย 2010 CWG was โSheraโ, a Royal Bengal Tiger with a white sporting jersey and a blue shorts. The word Shera comes from Hindi word Sher- meaning tiger. The mascot highlights the values of courage, power and grace.
โขย CWG 2006, Melbourne:ย The mascot chosen for the 2006 CWG was โKarakโ, a red-tailed black cockatoo bird. Karak is among the endangered species of birds in Australia.
โข CWG 2002, Manchester:ย The mascot chosen for the 2002 CWG was โKitโ,ย a cat who got immense popularity. His dance performance with Wira at the Kuala Lampurย closing ceremony was watched by 500 million people across the globe.
List of CWG mascots before 2000โs
โขCWG 1998, Kuala Lampur:ย The mascot chosen for the 1998 CWG was โWiraโ the Orangutan. In the local Malaysian language, the word Wira refers to a warrior.
โขCWG 1994, Victoria:ย Mascot โKlee Wyckโ,ย a killer whale.
โขCWG 1990, Auckland:ย Mascot โGoldieโ, a Kiwi bird.
โขCWG 1986, Edinburgh: Mascotย โMacโย a blackย โโScottieโโย dog.
โขCWG 1982, Brisbane:ย Mascot โMatildaโ a kangaroo.
โขCWG 1978, Edmonton:ย Mascotย โKeyanoโ, a Swan Hills Grizzly Bear.
โขCWG 1974, Christchurch:ย Mascotย โThe Shiwiโ, a sheepskin Kiwi.
For 1970 CWG, Edinburgh no official mascot was created.