Shera Mascot of Commonwealth Games 2010

Shera

is the Official Mascot of Commonwealth Games 2010 which is scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India from october 3rd 2010 to october 14th 2010. His name (Shera) comes out of Hindi Dictonary word 'Sher' means 'Tiger'. He is a achiever in himself with tremendious fighting spirit. Shera's athletic prowess, energy, speed & courage on the field are legendary.

Shera, very first introduced to the people around the world at the closing ceremony of the Melbourne, 2006 Commonwealth Games in Australia, where he invited all Commonwealth member countries to come and participate in the CWG games in New Delhi 2010.

'Sher' or 'Tiger' also has a devotional position in India as comes out an Indian Godess 'Durga's' most powerful vehicle. Not get confused with the word Sheroo. Looks very similar to Shera and attached with Commonwealth Youth Games which was held in 2008.

Shera is a Royal Bengal Tiger surrounded with golden sporting jersey followed by black track paints and is also the most happening face of the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Tiger is a National animal of India. Tiger is also listed as the endangered species in India and protected under the project called "Project Tiger". Shera urges all to 'Come out and Play'.

Mascot History: Mascots for Commonwealth Games were first introduced by the hosted country, Edmonton(Canada) in 1978. Since then Mascot became an essential part of Commonwealth games.

List of Mascot's of previous Commonwealth Games