Sumi is mascot of Paralympic Games in Vancouver
March 16, 2010
VANCOUVER, British Columbia(AP) It's Sumi's time to shine at the Paralympic Games.
Part orca whale, thunderbird and black bear, Sumi is the official mascot of the Paralympics.
His name comes from the word “Sumesh,” meaning guardian spirit. He acts as the guardian over the other Olympic mascots, slightly wiser and older than Quatchi and Miga.
They were the mascots of the Vancouver Games in February.
Sumi made daily appearances during the Olympics, skating with the other mascots at a public rink in downtown Vancouver.
He came back into the spotlight at the opening ceremonies for the Paralympics on Saturday, flying high over the crowd.
Sumi will be cavorting around Whistler and Vancouver until the Paralympics end on Sunday.
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