List of Asian Games mascots

{{Short description|none}} The '''Asian Games mascots''' are [[Character (arts)|fictional characters]], usually an animal native to the area or human figures, who represent the cultural heritage of the place where the [[Asian Games]] are taking place. The mascots are often used to help market the Asian Games to a younger audience. Every [[Asian Games]] since [[1982 Asian Games|1982]] has its own [[mascot]]. Appu, the mascot for the 1982 Asian Games, was the first mascot.

==Asian Games mascots== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! style="width:170px;"| Games !! City !! Name !! Description !! Significance !! {{abbr|Refs.|References}} |- |[[1982 Asian Games]] |[[New Delhi]] |Appu |[[Indian elephant]] |Represents fidelity, wisdom and strength. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Appu News Photo Appu the elephant, mascot of the Asian ... |url=https://timescontent.timesofindia.com/photo/news/Appu/325481 |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Times Of India |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Mascots |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1059781/mascots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616060323/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1059781/mascots |archive-date=2024-06-16 |access-date=2025-03-03 |work=insidethegames.biz }}</ref> |- |[[1986 Asian Games]] |[[Seoul]] |[[Hodori and Gomdoori]] |[[Siberian tiger]] and two [[Asian black bear]]s |Common in [[Korea]]n legends. Also used in the [[1988 Summer Olympics]] and [[1988 Summer Paralympics]], respectively. |<ref>{{Cite news |title=History of Asian Games |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1059784/history-of-asian-games |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414231945/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1059784/history-of-asian-games |archive-date=2024-04-14 |access-date=2025-03-03 |work=insidethegames.biz }}</ref> |- |[[1986 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Sapporo]] |''Unnamed mascot'' |[[Squirrel]] | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sapporo 1986 |url=https://oca.asia/games/92-sapporo-1986.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[1990 Asian Games]] |[[Beijing]] |Pan Pan |[[Panda]] | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beijing 1990 |url=https://oca.asia/games/97-beijing-1990.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Olympic Council of Asia |archive-date=2018-09-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911002312/http://www.ocasia.org/Game/GHAFDetails?q=MWbjABf3Sf4+EEdvjSHp1voPHnl5JCPT4mxOYzE7LG7U%2FDcNymOdMXhF4PJ3aN0aHzasE1v7km0aQVohrqAe2g%3D%3D |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |[[1990 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Sapporo]] |''Unnamed mascot'' |[[Squirrel]] |The same mascot as the one from 1986. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sapporo 1990 |url=https://oca.asia/games/91-sapporo-1990.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[1994 Asian Games]] |[[Hiroshima]] |Poppo and Cuccu |Two white [[dove]]s created by [[Susumu Matsushita]]. |They represent peace and harmony. |<ref name="gz2010">{{cite web |date=April 27, 2008 |title=12th Asian Games Hiroshima 1994 - Poppo & CuCCu |url=http://www.gz2010.cn/08/0427/17/4AI8DV6I0078003F.html |accessdate=May 26, 2011 |work=GAGOC |publisher=gz2010.cn (official website of 2010 Asian Games) |archive-date=March 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307011750/http://www.gz2010.cn/08/0427/17/4AI8DV6I0078003F.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |[[1996 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Harbin]] |Dou Dou |Character inspired by the [[pea]] plant | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=From soybeans to tigers: how Asian Winter Games mascots epitomize NE China's evolution |url=https://english.news.cn/20250213/51f8079199a24995b2e33dbd8aa19709/c.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=english.news.cn |language=en}}</ref> |- |[[1998 Asian Games]] |[[Bangkok]] |Chai-yo |[[Thai elephant]] |Elephants are admired in Thailand for their big stature, fortitude and strength. The mascot's name "[[chaiyo|Chai-yo]]", means "hurrah" in Thai and represents unity and solidarity. |<ref>{{cite web |date=April 27, 2008 |title=13th Asian Games Bangkok 1998 - Chai-Yo |url=http://www.gz2010.cn/08/0427/17/4AI89GL10078003F.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028061707/http://www.gz2010.cn/08/0427/17/4AI89GL10078003F.html |archivedate=October 28, 2011 |accessdate=May 26, 2011 |work=GAGOC |publisher=gz2010.cn (official website of 2010 Asian Games)}}</ref> |- |[[1999 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Gangwon Province (South Korea)|Kangwon]] |Gomdori |[[Asian black bear|Half-moon black bear]] cub |A symbolic animal of the [[Gangwon Province, South Korea|Kangwon Province]]. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascot, 1999 |url=https://oca.asia/games/89-kangwon-1999/media/?type=Mascot |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[2002 Asian Games]] |[[Busan]] |Duria |[[Seagull]] |Seagulls are sometimes called the city bird of Busan. The mascot's name, "Duria", is a combination of the two words 'Durative' and 'Asia'. It can also mean "You and Me Together" in the [[Korean language]] and expresses the ideal of the Games: to promote unity and partnership among Asian countries. |<ref>{{cite web |title=Mascot, Busan 2002 |url=http://www.ocasia.org/Game/IAsianMarks.aspx?GPCode=18# |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616234312/http://ocasia.org/Game/IAsianMarks.aspx?GPCode=18 |archive-date=2010-06-16 |accessdate=2010-11-20 |publisher=OCA}}</ref> |- |[[2003 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Aomori Prefecture|Aomori]] |Winta |[[Black woodpecker]] |Symbolizes the nature of the [[Aomori Prefecture]]. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aomori 2003 |url=https://oca.asia/games/88-aomori-2003.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[2006 Asian Games]] |[[Doha]] |Orry |Qatari [[Arabian oryx|oryx]] |The oryx is a native antelope of the Middle East and the national animal of Qatar. Orry was chosen by the games' Organising Committee to represent energy, determination, sportsmanship spirit, commitment, enthusiasm, participation, respect, peace and fun. |<ref>{{cite web |date=2006-12-05 |title=Mascot of Asian Games 2006 |url=http://www.travour.com/asian-games-2006/mascot-of-asian-games-2006.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216061051/http://www.travour.com/asian-games-2006/mascot-of-asian-games-2006.html |archivedate=2008-02-16 |accessdate=2011-05-02 |publisher=Travour.com}}</ref> |- |[[2007 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Changchun]] |Lulu |[[Sika deer]] |The sika deer is a native deer of East Asia. In Chinese culture, this deer is considered to be a symbol of good luck and fortune. |<ref>{{cite web |title=Mascot of 2007 Changchun Asian Winter Games |url=http://english.china.com/zh_cn/news/sports/11059227/20070130/13909163.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302083815/http://english.china.com/zh_cn/news/sports/11059227/20070130/13909163.html |archivedate=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2012-09-09}} China.com-Mascot of 2007 Changchun Asian Winter Games</ref> |- |[[2010 Asian Games]] |[[Guangzhou]] |A Xiang, A He, A Ru, A Yi and Le Yangyang |Five [[goat]] rams |The Chinese character "yang," or "goat," is an auspicious symbol because, when read together, the Chinese names of the five rams are a message of blessing, literally meaning "harmony, blessings, success and happiness" (祥和如意樂洋洋). Guangzhou is also called "the Goat City" (羊城) or "Five Goats City" (五羊城). |<ref>{{cite news |date=April 29, 2008 |title=Mascot for 16th Asian Games to be held in 2010 unveiled |url=http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/others/n214329488.shtml |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029045556/http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/others/n214329488.shtml |archivedate=October 29, 2010 |accessdate=June 30, 2010 |newspaper=Beijing2008.cn}}</ref> |- |[[2011 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Astana]] and [[Almaty]] |Irby |[[Snow leopard]] | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-01-30 |title=The Mascot-IRBY |url=http://english.cri.cn/8046/2011/01/30/45s618497.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130116011046/http://english.cri.cn/8046/2011/01/30/45s618497.htm |archive-date=2013-01-16 |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=crienglish.com}}</ref> |- |[[2014 Asian Games]] |[[Incheon]] |Barame, Chumuro, and Vichuon |Three [[spotted seal]]s |The mascots' name means wind, dance and light in [[Korean language|Korean]]. According to the organizers, the mascots were chosen as symbolic to the future peace between South Korea and [[North Korea]]. |<ref name="emblem">{{cite news |author=Xinhua |date=2010-11-05 |title=Mascots, emblem for 2014 Incheon Asian Games unveiled |url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010-11/05/content_11507335.htm |accessdate=2010-11-05 |newspaper=China Daily |archive-date=2023-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928121936/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010-11/05/content_11507335.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |[[2017 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Sapporo]] |Ezomon |[[Flying squirrel]] |The mascot is modeled after a type of flying squirrel only found in the [[Hokkaido]] region of [[Japan]]. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Technical Handbook Alpine Skiing, 8th AWG Sapporo 2017 |url=https://oca.asia/media/attachments/games_gamesportdiscipline/68/31119400405.pdf |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |rowspan=3 |[[2018 Asian Games]] |rowspan=3 |[[Jakarta]] and [[Palembang]] |Bhin Bhin |[[Bird-of-paradise]] |rowspan=3 | The mascots reflect Indonesia's diversity with three animals, each from different regions in [[Indonesia]]. Bhin Bhin wear a vest with [[Asmat people|Asmat]] traditional motifs from the [[Western New Guinea|Papua]], Eastern Indonesia Region, which symbolize strategy. Atung wear a [[batik]] tumpal sarong from Central Indonesian Region, which symbolizes speed and a "Never give up fighting" spirit. Kaka (originally named Ika) wear a flower motif from [[Palembang|Palembang's]] [[Songket|Songket scraf]] that represents Western Indonesia Region, which symbolize power. |rowspan=3 |<ref>{{cite web |title=Logo & Mascot 18th Asian Games 2018 |url=http://www.kemenpora.go.id/Asean-Games2016/LOGO-DAN%20MASKOT-ASIAN%20GAMES-2018.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021194059/http://www.kemenpora.go.id/Asean-Games2016/LOGO-DAN%20MASKOT-ASIAN%20GAMES-2018.pdf |archive-date=21 October 2016}}</ref> |- |Atung |[[Bawean deer]] |- |Kaka |[[Javan rhinoceros]] |- |[[2022 Asian Games]] |[[Hangzhou]] |Congcong, Lianlian, and Chenchen |Three futuristic robot characters |Each mascot reflects a [[World Heritage]] of Hangzhou. Congcong reflects [[Cong (vessel)|jade ''cong'']] from the [[Liangzhu_culture|Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City]]. Chenchen reflects [[Gongchen Bridge]] on the [[Grand_Canal_(China)|Grand Canal]]. Lianlian reflects [[Nelumbo nucifera|lotus]] from the [[West Lake]]. The whole group is named as 'Jiangnanyi', meaning 'Remembering Jiangnan', originated from the title of a famous ''ci'' poem in praise of the landscape of the city, written by [[Bai Juyi]], then prefect of Hangzhou. |<ref>{{cite news |date=3 April 2020 |title=Male robot triplets unveiled as Hangzhou Asian Games mascots |url=https://www.hangzhou2022.cn/En/presscenter/spotnews/LatestNews/202004/t20200407_11184.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913095745/https://www.hangzhou2022.cn/En/presscenter/spotnews/LatestNews/202004/t20200407_11184.shtml |archive-date=13 September 2020 |access-date=9 April 2020 |website=hangzhou2022.cn |publisher=Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee}}</ref> |- |[[2025 Asian Winter Games]] |[[Harbin]] |Binbin and Nini |A pair of [[Siberian tiger|Siberian tigers]]. |In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger, as a symbol of auspiciousness, is endowed with lots of positive qualities, among which integrity, strength, and courage are highly compatible with the spirit of the Olympic Games. |<ref>{{cite web |date=11 January 2024 |title=Harbin 2025 unveils mascot, emblem and slogan for AWG |url=https://oca.asia/news/4644-harbin-2025-unveils-mascot-emblem-and-slogan-for-awg.html |access-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tiger mascots for the 9th Asian Winter Games greet visitors in Harbin |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/special_report/678f4f9ca310a2ab06ea854b/page_10.html |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=www.chinadaily.com.cn}}</ref> |- |[[2026 Asian Games]] |[[Nagoya]] |ホノホン(Honohon) |''[[Shachihoko]]'' |The name "Honohon" comes from “Honoho”, which is said to be the origin of the word “flame”. This name comes from the fact that the fire stands tall and shines brightly, resembling an ear of rice. The mascot is based on the Shachihoko, which is a symbol of Aichi-Nagoya. The mascot was born from the passion and flame in the hearts of the athletes who will gather in Aichi-Nagoya from all over Asia. It loves sports, and its mission is to wildly appeal the Asian Games and to bring people together beyond race and culture through sports and a wish for peace. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Games mascot Honohon joins ‘Kagami Biraki’ ceremony |url=https://site-world-beach-games.viewlift.com/article/asian-games-mascot-honohon-joins-kagami-biraki-ceremony |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Asian Games Hub |language=en}}</ref> |}

==Asian Beach Games mascots== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! style="width:170px;"| Games !! City !! Name !! Description !! Significance !! {{abbr|Refs.|References}} |- |[[2008 Asian Beach Games]] |[[Bali]] Province |Jalak bali |[[Bali myna]] |This is a bird species endemic to the island of Bali. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascot, 2008 |url=https://oca.asia/games/82-bali-2008/media/?type=Mascot |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |rowspan=3 |[[2010 Asian Beach Games]] |rowspan=3 |[[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]] |Al Jebel |[[Tahr]] |rowspan=3 | |rowspan=3 |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascots Asian Beach Games 2010 |url=http://www.webercreatives.com/portfolioitem/mascots-asian-beach-games-2010/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=webercreatives.com |archive-date=2025-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116062518/http://www.webercreatives.com/portfolioitem/mascots-asian-beach-games-2010/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Al Reeh |[[Houbara bustard]] |- |Al Med |[[Green turtle]] |- |[[2012 Asian Beach Games]] |[[Haiyang]] |Sha Sha, Yang Yang, and Hai Hai |Characters inspired by [[dragon]]s and [[phoenix (mythology)|phoenix]]es. | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascots for 3rd Asian Beach Games unveiled |url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010-11/04/content_11501778.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=www.chinadaily.com.cn}}</ref> |- |[[2014 Asian Beach Games]] |[[Phuket (city)|Phuket]] |Sintu, Sakorn, and Samut |Three [[green sea turtle]]s |In Thai, "Sintu", "Sakorn", and "Samut" all mean water. The sea turtle is a symbol of endurance, development, sustainability and growth. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascot, Phuket 2014 |url=http://www.ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?lJxP%2FZrwRNUnct8C9xv8tOjtOLi57NrvCxt4wIVz0R6SrO1LK%2FlJMA=%3D |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203201057/http://www.ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?lJxP%2FZrwRNUnct8C9xv8tOjtOLi57NrvCxt4wIVz0R6SrO1LK%2FlJMA=%3D |archive-date=2016-02-03 |access-date=2018-11-18 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[2016 Asian Beach Games]] |[[Da Nang]] |Chim Yen |[[Swiftlet]] |Special characteristic of the southern central coastal region of Vietnam is famous for its [[bird nest]]s - a product of high economic value in general and a specialty of [[Da Nang]] in particular. |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-06-28 |title=Danang 2016 reveals Asian Beach Games mascot and logo |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1028328/danang-2016-reveals-asian-beach-games-mascot-and-logo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630075513/http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1028328/danang-2016-reveals-asian-beach-games-mascot-and-logo |archive-date=2016-06-30 |access-date=2025-03-02 |work=insidethegames.biz |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |[[2026 Asian Beach Games]] |[[Sanya]] |Yaya |[[Eld's deer]] |The eld's deer is the indigenous animal reputed as the "Elf of Hainan Island" and a Class I Key Protected Species in China. The first "ya" of the mascot's name comes from "Sanya", and the second one comes from Asia, whose Chinese name is "Yazhou". |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanya launches the Mascot for the Sixth Asian Beach Games 2020 -- Hello, Yaya! |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sanya-launches-the-mascot-for-the-sixth-asian-beach-games-2020----hello-yaya-300965711.html |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref> |}

==Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games mascots== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! style="width:170px;"| Games !! City !! Name !! Description !! Significance !! {{abbr|Refs.|References}} |- |[[2005 Asian Indoor Games]] |[[Bangkok]] |Hey and Há |Couple of [[elephant]]s |The blue and athletic elephant was named Hey and the yellow and plump one was Há. They were to convey the meaning of amusement, merriment and relaxation, thus in a way reflecting the natures of the Asian Indoor Games a great deal. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascot, 2005 |url=https://oca.asia/games/86-bangkok-2005/media/?type=Mascot |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[2007 Asian Indoor Games]] |[[Macau]] |Mei Mei |[[Black-faced spoonbill]] | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascot, Macau 2007 |url=http://www.ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?lJxP%2FZrwRNU7YFj2UjnpE+b8Rx6Ncm61X5GPd%2F+zRu26q9i4jtv9vA=%3D |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193438/http://www.ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?lJxP%2FZrwRNU7YFj2UjnpE+b8Rx6Ncm61X5GPd%2F+zRu26q9i4jtv9vA=%3D |archive-date=2016-03-04 |access-date=2020-02-29 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[2009 Asian Indoor Games]] |[[Hanoi]] |Gà Hồ |[[Hồ chicken]] |The Hồ chicken is a distinctly Vietnamese rare breed of chicken, familiar as a symbol in Vietnam. According to folklore, the chicken have the five qualities of a man of honour: literacy, martial arts, physical strength, humanity and loyalty. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mascot, 2009 |url=https://oca.asia/games/83-vietnam-2009/media/?type=Mascot |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Olympic Council of Asia |archive-date=2024-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203004208/https://oca.asia/games/83-vietnam-2009/media/?type=Mascot |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |[[2009 Asian Martial Arts Games]] |[[Bangkok]] |Hanuman Yindee |[[Monkey]] |"[[Hanuman]]" is a white – creamy super monkey from [[Ramakien]] and considers it as the God of the ape which has every kind of fighting skill with strong determination of great success. |<ref>{{cite web |date=2009-04-15 |title=Mascot, Bangkok 2009 - Hanuman, God King of the Apes |url=http://ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?lJxP/ZrwRNXjlXcnYZ0xcnX6x+uYZBO4J+57MsIT1J2EqnXZkKjET6DY+/i8yrjYE5OSVJUqk991y84pEhXSPe+mb2lcyr4s |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918225532/http://ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?lJxP%2FZrwRNXjlXcnYZ0xcnX6x+uYZBO4J+57MsIT1J2EqnXZkKjET6DY+%2Fi8yrjYE5OSVJUqk991y84pEhXSPe+mb2lcyr4s |archive-date=2016-09-18 |accessdate=2009-04-15}}</ref> |- |[[2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]] |[[Incheon]] |Barame, Chumuro, and Vichuan |Three [[spotted seal]] | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Games 2014 Mascot: What does three Harbour Seal siblings Barame, Chumuro & Vichuan mean? {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/sports/asian-games-2014-mascot-what-does-three-harbour-seal-siblings-barame-chumuro-vichuan-mean-137124/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |[[2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]] |[[Ashgabat]] |Wepaly |[[Central Asian Shepherd Dog]] |The mascot's name means loyal friend in [[Turkmen language|Turkmen]]. The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, locally known as Alabai is renowned as a courageous animal for many centuries has helped Turkmen shepherds to safeguard flocks of cattle in heavy conditions. |<ref name="wepaly">{{cite web |date=2017-03-01 |title=Ashgabat 2017 unveil mascot with 200 days to go |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1047585/ashgabat-2017-unveil-mascot-with-200-days-to-go |accessdate=2017-03-05 |website=insidethegames.biz}}</ref> |}

==Asian Youth Games mascots== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! style="width:170px;"| Games !! City !! Name !! Description !! Significance !! {{abbr|Refs.|References}} |- |[[2009 Asian Youth Games]] |[[Singapore]] |Frasia |[[Lion]] |The mascot's name, "Frasia", is a portmanteau of the words "Friends of Asia". The mascot represents friendship, respect and excellence. |<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=May 16, 2009 |title=Singapore Sports AYG 2009 |url=http://www.singaporesports.sg/ayg2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331141443/http://www.singaporesports.sg/ayg2009 |archivedate=2009-03-31 |accessdate=May 16, 2009 |publisher=[[Singapore Sports Council]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1st Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009 Mascot And Theme Song Unveiled |url=https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/media-centre/media-release/1st-asian-youth-games-singapore-2009-mascot-and-theme-song-unveiled/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=www.sportsingapore.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref> |- |[[2013 Asian Youth Games]] |[[Nanjing]] |Yuan Yuan |''[[Eosimias sinensis]]'' |''Eosimias sinensis'' is the earliest higher primate to date found in [[Jiangsu Province]]. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nanjing 2013 |url=https://oca.asia/games/13-nanjing-2013.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref> |- |[[2025 Asian Youth Games]] |Multiple cities in [[Bahrain]] |Shabab |[[Arabian oryx]] |The mascot represents host country's rich desert heritage and inspiring young people to strive for excellence in sport and in life. |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1154784/asian-games-yotuh-shahab-mascot-chosen|title='Shahab' chosen to represent AYG|work=Inside The Games|date=30 August 2025}}</ref> |}

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