On November 14th, 2022, the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics presented their official mascots (吉祥物) — the Phryges. The cartoonish (image) are small cone-shaped caps. Just like the (nation) flag of France, Phryges are in red, white and blue colors. Plus, the golden Paris 2024 logo (print) across their chests. The difference the two mascots is that the Paralympic Phryge wears artificial leg that goes to the knee. The Paralympic committee wants (express) that with the help of man-made devices, disabled people can stand up from (they) wheelchairs and run as fast as lightning.
The two mascots share a motto of "Alone we go faster, but together we go (far)."The Olympic Phryge is described as "skilled in using strategies and (have) a calculating brain", while the Paralympic one is "open, natural and full of energy and enthusiasm".
The design of the Phryges was inspired by small Phrygian caps, an item of clothing dates back to ancient times and has been part of French history for centuries. Nowadays, the Phrygian cap has become a French symbol of freedom.
