For more than fifty years, athletes competing in the Olympic Games have often been cheered on by either a furry, feathered or slimy friend. The Olympic mascot – a cartoonish encapsulation of the host ...

Last, and nearly least, we come to this year’s mascot. In short: I do not like it. It looks weird, and the choice to go for a hat of all things is questionable. I respect the historical ties, but I ...