CGF welcomes GC2018 mascot at Two Years to Go milestone

A loveable koala with fur the colour of the ocean and a passion for surfing and adventure was spectacularly launched as the mascot for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games as part of Two Years to Go celebrations.

Borobi – the indigenous Yugambeh language word for koala – will play a key role in welcoming the athletes of the world and bringing to life the true spirit of the Games.

David Grevemberg CBE, Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation, said: "I am delighted to welcome the addition of Borobi to the Commonwealth Games movement’s long line of loveable mascots. Borobi will connect athletes, sport and the Games with young people and communities; but far more than a cuddly icon, he’ll promote Australia and powerful messages about its natural and aboriginal heritage to the world".