Olympic mascot

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/olympic-mascot

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official debut?1972 Munich Summer Olympics with Waldi the Dachshund
2. What is the economic impact?Significant revenue generation through extensive merchandising and licensing agreements
3. Why did the Olympics start using mascots in 1972?The first official mascot, Waldi the Dachshund, was introduced in 1972 to help promote and popularize the Olympics. It made the Games more fun and memorable.
4. How are Olympic mascots chosen and designed?Designers study local myths, animals, plants, history, and culture to create a mascot that shows the host nation's heritage. They pick colors and traits that tell a story.

Cultural Emissary: An individual or symbol representing a nation's culture and values to other countries or groups.
Merchandising: The activity of selling products, especially those associated with a particular event, team, or celebrity.