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Mascots for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics unveiled

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled the mascots - which have eyes and are wearing sneakers - in the French capital on Monday. They are modelled on the Phrygian caps - also known as liberty caps - that were a symbol of freedom during the French Revolution.

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The Phyrgian caps are well-known in France, as they appear on postage stamps. The mascots based on these caps "are a symbol of freedom and embody French values and spirit," the organizers explained.