ANNEX A -
Fact sheet – Nila: The official mascot of the 28th SEA Games and
the 8th ASEAN Para Games
Nila – the name finds its roots from Sang Nila Utama, the founder of Singapura.
A bundle of positive energy, his Courage is matched only by his ability to charge up the crowd.
With his fiery red mane, he symbolises the burning Passion for all things sport.
His heart-shaped face represents Friendship, where bonds are created through competition and
the love of the game.
Ever ready to play, he is always immaculately decked out in his signature tracksuit or his blue
sporting attire, depending on the occasion.
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Come Games time, Nila will be unleashing the force of his infectious personality to bring out the
cheer in everyone!
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ANNEX B -
Fact sheet – Team Nila
Apart from being the mascot for Sporting Singapore, Nila also represents the values of courage,
passion and friendship that define our sports volunteers.
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Courage: To persevere in the face of challenges and not be afraid to dive deep into the
heart of the action.
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Passion: To show boundless energy and enthusiasm and the desire to deliver
professionalism and excellence.
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Friendship: To be the ambassadors of sports events and programmes such as the 28
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SEA Games, the 8 ASEAN Para Games and beyond.
The colour palate is anchored on purple, to represent the continuation of the legacy of “the Purple
Army” while orange combines the passion of red and energy and joy of yellow.
These two colours are intertwined into a sphere that identifies with the Sport Singapore logo.
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