official summer youth olympics held singapore red male lion stands lion youth olympics blue female combines meaning sea duo represent olympic values excellence traits singapore known designed local company developed costumes youth olympics appeared school events launches participated pre national day parade activities displayed competition venues featured memorabilia background official olympics mascot introduced summer olympics munich germany games varied animals native area games place humans imaginary creatures reflect culture history hosting region traits chosen ideals paralympic movement introduction mascot highlighted lead games help build event anticipation focus placed contemporary olympics summer youth olympics singapore organizing committee extended tradition having new event development early seven mascot design proposals submitted seven proposal company branding animation character development eventually selected initially sought develop robot intending showcase singapore advanced country research olympic prompted away robot theme focus animal company stated wanted develop pair contrasting personalities led creative director hired transform designs actual dimensional forms designing took months issues materials build mascot suits eventually foam selected main material mascot suits heavy head weighing kilograms weighing kilograms heads harness donned mascot minimize costumes included built fan optional cooling available parts mascot production process captured documentary gold journey youth olympic games commissioned designers created elaborate descriptions summarised initials lion youth olympics combination means sea letters stand characters lion city label singapore national symbol singapore respectively resembles spirit youth emblem games reference singapore bid tagline trail pad shaped like island singapore vegetarian deep respect living creatures pad shaped like heart outreach officially introduced november commented duo interesting play fire water added aspects clearly identify hope embraced visitors come youth olympics appeared activities programmes including events schools launches olympic theme featured singapore national day parade held month august participated pre parade activities widely featured games memorabilia sold official youth olympic games shopping centre singapore main shopping street competition venues male medal winners games presented toy victory ceremonies female winners receive toy postage stamps depicting poses featuring games culture education programme olympic sports launched addition limited edition singapore youth olympic games commemorative pack depicted journey taken country won bid host games featured exclusive sheet sport poses appeared coins released commemorate games mural duo artist showcased party held official hotel partner commemorate day countdown games
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