The Museum of Sport and Tourism invites visitors to discover the 'Maskotki EURO 2012 w Muzeum' exhibition. This unique display features Slavek and Slavko, the iconic mascots from the memorable football championship. Explore their distinctive design, the story of their donation by Tournament Director Adam Olkowicz, and how global fans participated in choosing their names. It's a fascinating look into sports history and cultural representation.
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This exhibition showcases the official mascots of the EURO 2012 football championship, Slavek and Slavko. Donated by the Tournament Director, these figures represent the twin mascots who captured the spirit of the event and were chosen by global fans.
The Museum of Sport and Tourism presents "Maskotki EURO 2012 w Muzeum," an exhibition dedicated to the official mascots of the EURO 2012 football championship, Slavek and Slavko. These striking figures, standing 152 cm tall, are a gift from Mr. Adam Olkowicz, Director of the EURO 2012 Tournament. The exhibition details the unique design of the twin mascots, representing both Poland and Ukraine with national colors and flag-inspired hairstyles. It highlights the significant fan engagement, with nearly 40,000 people participating in a global vote in 2010 to choose the winning names, which ultimately selected Slavek and Slavko with 56% of the votes. The museum expresses gratitude to Mr. Olkowicz for this valuable exhibit that commemorates the joint Polish-Ukrainian EURO 2012 tournament.
Information regarding tickets and opening hours can be found on the museum's 'Visit' section. Visitors are invited to take photos with the mascots, which are part of the permanent exhibition.
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