Philly the Gaur is the official mascot of FC Goa in the Indian Super League. He is a blue-colored Indian bison wearing the home-coloured FC Goa jersey. Philly the Gaur was first introduced in 2019, later succeeding his predecessor Gaurdinho as the club's official mascot.
| Philly the Gaur | |
|---|---|
| Team | FC Goa |
| Description | Gaur (Indian bison) |
| First seen | 24 January 2019[1] |
| Last seen | 12 May 2023[2] |
| Related mascot(s) | Gaurdinho |
| Website | fcgoa |
Appearances edit
On 24 December 2022, an event was held at the Monte de Guirim Ground in Guirim, featuring the Little Gaurs League participants. The focal point of the event was the presence of Philly the Gaur, who assumed the role of Santa Claus for the day, offering gifts to the attendees. To augment the festive ambiance, a body-painting counter was also provided.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ FC Goa (24 January 2019). "#PhillyTheGaur stars in his own biopic. Watch the beginning of his exciting journey!". Facebook. Archived from the original on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ FC Goa (12 May 2023). "Swipe right to witness unforgettable moments from the LGL Super Cup! We had a grand display of FC Goa's trophies, along with the trophies of the LGL Super Cup winners". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "FC Goa host junior Christmas Party at Monte de Guirim ground". fcgoa.in. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ ANI (25 December 2022). "FC Goa hosts junior Christmas party at Monte de Guirim ground". Asian News International. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2023.