Baku 2015 has unveiled Jeyran the gazelle and Nar the pomegranate as the mascots for the inaugural European Games.

"We are extremely happy to introduce Jeyran and Nar to the world, and we hope that they will come to represent the excitement of the inaugural European Games," said Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sport and chief executive of Baku 2015.

"As symbols of Baku 2015, they will inspire, excite and entertain a new generation of sports fans in Azerbaijan and will be visible around the city and the country in the coming months."

Jeyran, the Azerbaijani word for gazelle, will become the cultural ambassador of the Games, offering visitors a glimpse into Azerbaijan's rich heritage.

The gazelle, a protected species in Azerbaijan, is a symbol in the country of natural beauty, grace and purity.

Nar is described as a sun-loving, playful pomegranate who grew up outside of the city of Goychay. Endi

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