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But why a cat and a bear to represent European athletics in Madrid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is simple\u2014and familiar to almost anyone in Spain. The bear reaching up to the <em>madro\u00f1o<\/em>&nbsp;tree is Madrid\u2019s most recognized symbol. Named <strong>Castizo<\/strong>, this mascot\u2019s name comes from a word deeply tied to the identity of the city. &#8220;Castizo&#8221; means \u201cauthentic\u201d and \u201ctraditional,\u201d evoking Madrid\u2019s origins and its vibrant culture\u2014its bars, parks, festivals, and museums. Madrid is <em>castiza<\/em>, and there\u2019s no better figure to represent that spirit than a bear named Castizo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what about the kitty? Are there lots of felines running through Madrid\u2019s streets? Not quite. But a person born in Madrid to Madrid-born grandparents is known as a <strong>\u201cgato\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;(cat). Legend has it that during the 11th century, when Madrid was reconquered, a soldier climbed the city walls with the agility of a cat. A thousand years later, the nickname still refers to true Madrile\u00f1os\u2014not just by birth, but those who live and breathe the city with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our kitty couldn\u2019t be named anything but <strong>Chulapa<\/strong>\u2014a name not only tied to the city, but also to the working-class traditions of Madrid. Despite its millions of residents, the city has never lost its essence. \u201cChulapos\u201d still dress in traditional outfits during the San Isidro festivities, carnation in hair, dancing gracefully with a signature dash of swagger. Chulapa captures that spirit perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACTIVE AND VIRTUAL MASCOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chulapa and Castizo will be the stars of the party at <strong>Madrid 2025<\/strong>. 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