The Phyrgian caps are well-known in France, as they appear on postage stamps. The mascots based on these caps "are a symbol of freedom and embody French values and spirit," the organizers explained.
The mascot of the Paralympic Games differs from its Olympic partner in that it wears one prosthetic running blade.
The choice of a mascot with a disability is intended to give as much visibility as possible to people with disabilities at the Games in Paris, the organizers said.
