EXCITEMENT BUILDS AS BAKURIANI 2025 REVEALS OFFICIAL MASCOT AND ANTHEM

The official mascot of the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Bakuriani 2025 is GUNDA, a Caucasusian Lynx. The species is native to the majestic Caucasus Mountains where the Festival will be held, while GUNDA, means “snowball” in Georgian. The mascot symbolises the spirit of the EYOF and embodies the qualities of strength, determination and precision – traits that young athletes rely on to achieve their best performances. Described by the Organising Committee as having a remarkable ability to glide gracefully through the snow, GUNDA’s piercing gaze and agile movements are set to inspire the young athletes competing in the Winter EYOF.

Introducing GUNDA: The Mascot of Bakuriani 2025

Mr Mamuka Khabareli, Chair of the Winter EYOF Bakuriani 2025 Local Organising Committee, expressed his delight at the unveiling event, stating: “Our mascot GUNDA will be one of the symbols of the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival Bakuriani 2025. We are thrilled to introduce her to Europe with less than a year to go before the event. The excitement among the guests, especially the schoolchildren, was palpable during the unveiling.”