One in blue representing the invisible disability, the other dressed in pink with a forearm brace and valorizing the physical disability, these two panthers have been conceptualized especially for the event.
Fast, vigorous, skilful and clever, the panther is the ideal emblem to promote para athletics, a discipline where agility and speed are at the heart of performance.
Louda & Viggo, giving meaning to the event
Mascots, symbolic figures of major sporting events, represent the soul and character of an entire organization. Here, Louda & Viggo embody the values of the international Paralympic movement.
Paying tribute to Dr. Ludwig Gutman, a German neurologist and neurosurgeon, creator of the Paralympic Games and one of the founders of sports activities for people with reduced mobility, Louda & Viggo draw their roots from this first name of Germanic origin, meaning “glory”.
LOUDA, a derivative of Luda meaning : Love of the people
VIGGO meaning : Combativeness.
If you run into Louda and Viggo, don’t be afraid, they love their audience!
LOUDA AND VIGGO MEET DURING THE PARA ATHLETICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PARIS ’23
