Paris 2024: Everything you need to know about the Olympic mascots

Paris 2024’s mascots are the Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge, based on traditional Phrygian hats, chosen as a symbol of freedom.

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Here's everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 mascots.

The mascots are the Olympic fridge and the Paralympic fridge, based on traditional Frisian hats chosen as a symbol of freedom.

The mascots are said to be playing a major role in the lives of French people by leading a revolution through sport.

According to the Olympic website, Frisian caps are a common reference for French people, including in the world of art, as a metaphor for freedom and as a symbol of the republic in French institutions.

The Frisian cap has been worn during many major events in French history, including the construction of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, the revolution of 1789 and during the building of the Eiffel Tower.

The mascots feature the Paris 2024 logo and the colours of the French flag.