Sean
| Name | Sean |
|---|---|
| Birth Year | 2011 |
| Type | Lion |
| Owner | 3rd ASEAN School Games 2011 |
| Cause | Sport |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Status | Retired |
In 2011, Singapore hosted the 3rd ASEAN Schools Games (ASG). Sean the Lion was the official mascot, with its name being an acronym for “South East Asian Nations”. Depicted as a spirited young lion dressed in red and white with a wide, open-mouth smile, Sean represented Singapore as a welcoming host country.
During the Games, Singapore’s men’s vault star Sean Lim and gymnast Phaan Yilin presented a plush toy of Sean the Lion to then President S R Nathan during a courtesy call by athletes and officials from seven participating nations at the Istana.
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