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HANGZHOU, China, Apr. 20, 2020 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

The official mascot of the 4th Asian Para Games was announced to the world

during a ceremony held online.

The charming and optimistic bird Feifei (pronounced Fay Fay in English) is

based on a common motif of a "divine bird" in the prehistoric Liangzhu Culture

of Hangzhou. The "divine bird" is a harbinger of good news and messenger of

culture and happiness in Chinese culture.

The first 'Fei' means flying, referring to inclusiveness, respect and

fraternity of society. The second 'Fei' represents the tenacity of athletes

with disabilities who pursue their dreams.

A mark on the mascot's face resembles the letter "i", a reference to the

"intelligent city" of Hangzhou that is an important hub in China's internet. A

ring on its chest comprising 45 dots is symbolic of the joyful gathering of all

Asian Paralympic Committee members.

Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed graced the event with a

congratulatory letter. "We are very pleased that the mascot has been launched

so far ahead of the Games in order to start building excitement right across

Asia," he said.

The Asian Paralympic Games is the largest comprehensive sports event for the

disabled in Asia. Held every four years, it takes place after the closing of

the Asian Games. The Games will be held from October 9-15 after previous Games

in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2018.

The competition venues used during the Hangzhou Asian Games in September will

be upgraded for the Paralympic Games, with improved barrier-free facilities to

ensure the needs of competing athletes being met.

Source: Hangzhou Asian Para Games Organising Committee

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