Neve e Gliz - Olympic Mascots

Here are the two mascots for these games Snow and Ice. They are out at many venues but since we got some fresh snow over night I thought it was appropriate to post these today. They are having fun with the kids and fans that are out at the venues enjoying the events. Although not quite as adorable as the Snowlets from Nagano...they are far better than 'What iz it' from Atlanta. Neve is female and Gliz is male...go figure.

According to the offical press release...Neve is 'a synthectic name, simple, with a soft and elegant sound and very easy to memorise. Neve immediately recalls the bond of the mascot with one of the two natural elements that are fundamental for the practice of winter sports....'

Gliz, the cold male, is 'a name whose characteristics complement Neve. It expresses energy, passion, innovation and entertainment. Gliz brings to mind the names of superheroes of comic strips, cartoons or childrens' games.'