— Published July 12, 2026

A lizard as the mascot for the 2027 EYOF

EYOF

The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Summer of Lignano Sabbiadoro 2027 They've got their mascot! They officially unveiled Doro, the lizard who will be the face of the event. He was chosen after a... competition open to students in the regionValentina Polo's proposal was overwhelmingly chosen, allowing the student to win a prize of 1.000 euros.

« Symbol closely linked to Lignano Sabbiadoro ", the lizard takes on a broader meaning asemblem of renewal, growth and resilience – qualities that reflect the aspirations of the young athletes participating in the EYOF The jellyfish "Maddy" and the hermit crab "Pagu" were among the finalists. The 2027 Summer EYOF will bring together approximately 4.000 athletes aged 14 to 18, competing in 14 disciplines.