Wuhan - Event Thomas and Uber Cup 2012 held in Wuhan, China, was over. Funny-shaped mascot phoenix and dragon children were not left in the "nest" sales.
Such as the plural in a large event or tournament, the last day of the event Thomas-Uber Cup on Sunday (5/27/2012), the mascot "unyu-unyu" became the most coveted supporters. Unfortunately, most of them had to bite the finger because you are looking for is gone.
Detiksport of observation, there are three official original souvenir sales point in the area of Wuhan Sports Center Gymnasium, the venue for the tournament since May 20 last. However, the third point, the good "Feng Niu" or "Long Wa" is not found anymore.
"Feng Niu" is the mascot of a phoenix-shaped yellow, while "Long Wa" little blue dragon.
According to information obtained, the combination of phoenix and dragon symbolizes prosperity. The right hand of the dragon held up two fingers "V" symbolizes the victory, while the phoenix who walked with stretched hands representing the enthusiasm and friendship.
"Excuse me, mascot had nothing left out," said Cai Wei, one of the souvenir counter guards encountered detiksport championship.
A number of other spectators also asked key chains with dragon and phoenix typographical arrangement have to bite the fingers as well. A memento of this type was sold out.
"Oops I'm late getting the mascot, is up," they muttered as he left the souvenir stand.
However, rather than none at all, most of the audience decided to buy a pin which is a thumb-shaped logo Thomas-Uber Cup 2012, or a polo shirt, so that one can still take home as a memento of the most prestigious tournament to watch the badminton team's championship.
There is no official information that can be scraped, both from the local committee and the BWF (Badminton world federation), about how many diproduki mascot dolls and sold in the stadium.
As an illustration, since the preliminary round the stadium with a capacity of 13 thousand people were never silent spectators. Judging dpatok prices, the price of a pair of mascots was relatively drain bag. Enough with the money 50 yuan (about USD 73 thousand), the doll could take home.