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The gentle giant, Nahim, a funny, friendly, and fun character that will be on hand to entertain the crowds and ensure everyone is made to feel welcome in Doha.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mayfara, reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the coral ecosystem with a family of clownfish living in her fringe anemone and a laid-back starfish on her forehead. A great team player, Mayfara will raise awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans and help to light up the World Aquatics Championships &#8211; Doha 2024.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/after-fukuoka-whats-at-stake-at-2024-worlds-in-doha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 2024 World Aquatics Championships will be held<\/a> in the Aspire Dome, the Old Doha Port and the Hamad Aquatics Centre. Doha hosted the 2014 Short-Course World Championships. The port has hosted four FINA Marathon World Series events, while Doha has been a nine-time stop in the FINA World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to introduce Nahim and Mayfara as the official mascots of the World Aquatics Championships, Doha 2024,\u201d said Doha 2024\u2019s director of marketing and communications <strong>Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al Thani<\/strong> in the press release. \u201cTogether, they embody our passion for aquatic sports and our commitment to ensuring that Doha 2024 is an unforgettable celebration for all. 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