Paris Olympics mascot

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature Special Olympians Tommy Mooney and Cayleigh Moorhead in commercials, showcasing their achievements and inspiring stories. While Mooney, a powerlifter, and Moorhead, a gymnast, celebrate their successes, the Games' mascots, the Phryges, are drawing mixed reactions due to their historical significance tied to the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom during the French Revolution. The mascots aim to promote inclusivity, as highlighted by the Paralympic Phryge, which has a visible disability to represent athletes with disabilities. Meanwhile, US swimming star Katie Ledecky will serve as a flagbearer during the Closing Ceremony, continuing her legacy as the most decorated female Olympian. As the countdown to the XII World Games in Chengdu begins, the event will also focus on environmental themes through its mascots, a panda and a golden snub-nosed monkey. Overall, the Paris 2024 Games are emphasizing inclusivity and cultural heritage in their preparations.