Mascots Making Moments

Vancouver 2010 mascots Quatchi, Miga and Sumi haven’t been kicking their paws and fins up this summer. The three friends have been tirelessly trekking the globe, spreading the warm welcome of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Since their November 2007 introduction, they’ve made close to 700 appearances including fairs and festivals, in parades and hospitals and at sports events.

Just like the Olympic and Paralympic athletes, Quatchi, Miga and Sumi are committed to delivering their finest moments, whether it’s bringing smiles to children’s faces or giving high-fives to their adoring fans.

The trio have been across Canada visiting every province and territory trying every activity they can fit in, including cross-country skiing, snow tubing, ice hockey, curling, and even riding their very own tandem bike made for three. They’ve made good use of their passports too: so far their international visits include Australia, China, Germany, Japan, Korea and the United States, and next week they head to sunny Mexico.

Starting October 30, the mascots will bring the party to Torch Relay Celebration Communities as the torch relay weaves through the Canadian landscape. Then, after welcoming the athletes to the Olympic Villages, the mascot team will make appearances before most Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games scheduled events. You can’t miss them.

If you haven’t caught up with Quatchi, Miga and Sumi lately, here’s a glimpse of what they’ve been up to.

Watch their latest home video on the VANOC Web Team YouTube channel.