Ato, Nik and Kaz ---- The names of the mascots for the 2002 FIFA World Cup were announced in Japan and Korea on April 26, 2001. The names were chosen through a vote by soccer fans in Japan, Korea, and other nations all over the world. Nearly one million people participated in the vote. The three mascots, symbolizing energy particles in the atmosphere, were named as Ato, the team coach wearing yellow, Nik, a player wearing a blue uniform, and Kaz, a player in a purple uniform. They were also made in to stamps available to buy during the World Cup - not alot of people know that...
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