From Milano Cortina to Dakar 2026: Olympic mascots Tina and Ayo share the stage
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-02-20 22:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport
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Tina, a white stoat chosen by public vote in 2024, represents the Winter Olympics and their Alpine roots. Ayo, a young lion from Senegal whose name means joy in Yoruba, arrived for a friendly visit before the Youth Olympic Games. The pair posed in Piazza del Duomo and by Castello Sforzesco, drawing families and tourists.
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