The mascots of Nagano 1998

The Snowlets: Sukki, Nokki, Lekki and Tsukki are four owls; a bird who has long represented "the wisdom of the woods" in many countries. The word "Snowlets" comprises "snow" and "let's". The Games take place every four years, which is why there are four owls. The names were chosen from 47,484 suggestions sent in by the public.

Credit: IOC

For further info., please visit http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=2&OLGY=1998.