Games Mascot
Games Mascot
“UZUMIN,” the mascot of the 5th Asian Para Games, was born from “water,” which has supported Aichi, the craftmanship kingdom, becoming one with Shachihoko, the guardian deity of Aichi-Nagoya.
The name “UZUMIN” is based on the Japanese words “Uzu (whirlpool)” and “Izumi (spring),”expanding the concept of “water.” It represents our hope that the passion of Para athletes will converge like a “whirlpool” and gather in Aichi-Nagoya and the excitement born there will well up like a “spring” and spread throughout Asia at the Games.
About USUMIN
| Name | UZUMIN |
|---|---|
| Age | Newly born |
| Gender | None |
| Place of birth | Inside the hearts of Para athletes |
| Charm points | Large eyes and Shachihoko-like head |
| Large eyes | Can always watch over the performances of Para athletes across Asia |
| Shachihoko-like head | Can carry the cheers of children from all over Asia to Para athletes |
| Special skill | Can quickly make friends with anyone by heart-to-heart contact |
| Weakness | Hot and cold places |
| Personality | Try hard at everything with indomitable spirit |
| Likes | Meeting various people |
| Favorite color | Blue |
| Favorite Phrase | IMAGINE ONE HEART こころを、ひとつに。* (Bacome One Heart.) *Games slogan |
| Goal | To learn all the sports events of the 5th Asian Para Games by the time the Games begin |
| Mission | To unite people through the 5th Asian Para Games, as the Games slogan says |
