fed: Boxing kangaroo image revived for Athens

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2004
fed: Boxing kangaroo image revived for Athens

The image of the boxing kangaroo has been revived to help add some punch to Australia's
Olympic Games campaign.

Originally the mascot for the winning Australia Two Team at the 1983 America's Cup,
the boxing kangaroo is the Australian Olympic team's official mascot for the Athens Games.

To mark the roo's return, Australia Post has issued a series of stamps bearing the
boxing kangaroo image, along with other sports-themed products including collector medallions
and a children's book.

Australia Post has also issued three new stamps to mark the Olympic Games and the Paralympic
Games.

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