Lele (), also known as Nanjing Lele, is the official mascot of the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. After a competition, the stone was chosen to represent the games. The word ‘lele’ represents the sound of stones colliding together and is pronounced like the Chinese word meaning happiness or joy. The mascot was revealed to the public by Chinese Olympic champions Sun Yang, Huang Xu and Wu Jingyu.

Characteristics Lele is based on Yuhua stones, which come in the colors of red, pink, yellow, white and green. It is short and robust with bulging eyes, always wearing a smile.

Birthplace NanjingBirthday29 NovemberChinese ZodiacDragonZodiac SignSagittariusBlood typeOAppearanceColorful, non-mainstream aestheticPersonalityCute, cuddly, curious, frisky, enthusiastic, brave, and a little rebelliousTagHello, I'm NANJINGLELEHobbiesBeing a tour guide of Nanjing, taking pictures with friends from around the world and eating marshmallowsTalentsThe 28 disciplines of the Youth Olympic GamesTongue twistersi shi si; shi shi shi; si shi shi lele; lele bu neneFavourite thing to doBeing with friendsThings disliked mostPlaying aloneThe most unbearable thingSeeing friends being bulliedThe most enjoyable thingDrinking a glass of water after competition and being full of positive energyNot good atSinging, dancingFavourite foodsSalted duck, sweet-scented osmanthus duck, plum flower cake, Pidu noodles, spiced beans, duck blood and vermicelli soup, Jinling steamed dumplingsFavourite colorEvery color found in a rainbowFavourite flowerRain flowerFavourite fairy taleThe Ugly DucklingFavourite placeCompetition venues of the Youth Olympic GamesFamous forMascot promotional video for Nanjing 2014

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