14th Summer Universiade Zagreb, Yugoslavia - July 8th to 19th, 1987

Artist: Nedjeljko Dragic

History: The mascot of the 1987 Summer Universiade is a squirrel, a resident of Zagreb's parks, amiable and always in a good mood. Its nonchalance and gaiety are but a cover for diligence... Always on the move and reaching for the seemingly impossible, the squirrel embodies the dynamism of athletic endeavour. Its origin is shown by the little black hat, characteristic of the folk costumes in the region of Zagreb.