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Mascot Power: Boosting Sport Events with Characters

Did you know that some mascots are more popular than the athletes themselves? Take Bing Dwen Dwen, the panda-like charm of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which became an overnight sensation and even outsold athletes’ memorabilia. Mascots may be plush and cute, but they have the power to change the way we perceive sporting events. […]

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