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Commonwealth Games Mascots
Mascots for the Commonwealth Games were first introduced by the host country in 1978. They are now an integral part of the promotion and commercial success of the Commonwealth Games.
List of Each Mascot
Year |
City |
Mascot |
1978 |
Edmonton |
Keyano, a Swan Hills Grizzly Bear; Keyano is a Cree Indian word which means unity and brotherhood |
1982 |
Brisbane |
Matilda, the Kangaroo |
1986 |
Edinburgh |
Mac, a black "Scottie" dog |
1990 |
Auckland |
Goldie the Kiwi bird |
1994 |
Victoria |
Klee Wyck, an Orca (Killer) Whale |
1998 |
Kuala Lumpur |
Wira, the Orang Utan |
2002 |
Manchester |
Kit, a Cat |
2006 |
Melbourne |
Karak, a south-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii graptogyne) . |
2010 |
Delhi |
The Tiger (to be confirmed) |
