Phryge: The Mascot for 2024 Paris Olympics The mascot( 吉 祥 物 ) for the 2024 Paris Olympics is a lively character named "Phryge" . Shaped like a triangle, it is red blue and white, mirroring the colors of the French flag. The design draws inspiration from the common Phrygian cap in France, known as the "cap of freedom" . The playful appearance of the mascot is sure to attract people from around the world during the Paris Olympics in July and August this year. Olympic Medal Meets Eiffel Tower The design of the 2024 Paris Olympics medal is inspired by the famous French landmark( 地 标 ) "the Eiffel Tower" . Each medal is made of the iron pieces from the tower. The pieces in its center are in the shape of a hexagon(六边形). On the back side of the medal is a small picture of the Eiffel Tower and the ancient Greek goddess of victory named Nike. Athletes must be very proud and happy when holding these medals. Breaking Is Coming to the Olympics Breaking(霹雳舞) is a lively street dance born in New York during the 1970s. It will be a new official sport of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The best B-boys and B-girls will show their great skills and creativity in one-on-one battles( 对 决 ), where each dancer has 60 seconds to impress the judges with their fast steps, hard poses and crazy spins( 旋转). So you can expect the most exciting performances at the Olympics this summer. |