Borobi Explained

Borobi was the official mascot of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.^[1] Borobi is a male koala with blue fur and unusual markings on his paws (which are designed by Aboriginal artist, Chern’ee Sutton). The name Borobi is derived from a dialect used by the Yugambeh people, an indigenous Australian group from the Gold Coast region. The mascot, along with its fictional back story, was revealed in April 2016.^[2] Borobi is based on a character submitted by Merrilyn Krohn, the winner of the GC2018 Mascot Design Competition.^[3]

A year after the 21st Commonwealth games, Borobi has been announced to serve as the animated ‘Indigenous language champion’ to promote the local Yugambeh language and culture. The annual ‘Borobi Day’ has been revealed on 31 May in order to raise awareness of indigenous languages among everyone in Australia.^[4]

Borobi Fan Trail

The Borobi Fan Trail was a trail of Borobi's footprints stretching from Southport to Broadbeach meant to keep visitors healthy throughout the games. Along the trail are several statues of Borobi dressed in attire for different sports.^[5]

See also

• List of Australian sporting mascots
• List of Commonwealth Games mascots
• Clyde (mascot)
• Karak (mascot)
• Matilda (mascot)
• Shera (mascot)

Notes and References

1. Web site: borobi - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Gold Coast 2018. 2017-06-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312231729/https://www.gc2018.com/borobi. 2017-03-12. live.
2. News: Blue koala revealed as mascot for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. 2016-04-04. ABC News. 2018-04-04. en-AU. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729071127/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-04/2018-gold-coast-commonwealth-games-mascot-borobi-revealed/7295724. 2018-07-29. live.
3. Web site: Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 mascot Borobi revealed. Branco. Jorge. 2016-04-04. Brisbane Times. en. 2018-04-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20180404134600/https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/gold-coast-commonwealth-games-2018-mascot-borobi-revealed-20160404-gnxgho.html. 2018-04-04. live.
4. https://thecgf.com/news/31st-may-during-australias-national-reconciliation-week-designated-national-borobi-day|title= 31st May during Australia's National Reconciliation Week designated as National Borobi
5. Web site: Borobi Fan Trail Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Gold Coast 2018. en. 2018-05-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050508/https://www.gc2018.com/borobi-fan-trail. 2018-05-10. live.