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Detailed explanation-1: -The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic mascot’s name is Someity, (pronounced soh-may-tee) which comes from someiyoshino, a popular cherry blossom variety, and additionally echoes the English phrase “so mighty”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics has unveiled its mascots for the upcoming sports event in the form of two cartoon-style characters shaped like traditional Phrygian caps, which signified freedom during the French Revolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meet Shuey Rhon Rhon, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Mascot. Shuey Rhon Rhon is a Chinese lantern child who is looking forward to welcome friends from around the globe for the mega event.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Q. What is the theme of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics? Notes: The organisers of Tokyo 2020 recently released the theme of this year’s Olympics and Paralympics as ‘United by Emotion’. The theme reflects the unifying power of sports, as per the organisers.

Detailed explanation-5: -The name MIRAITOWA is based on the Japanese words “mirai", meaning “future”, and “towa", meaning “eternity”, representing the wish that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will lead to a future of everlasting hope in the hearts of everyone around the world.