Houston, Texas - Preparations for this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ have continued with the unveiling of KINTI™, a football- and Colombia-loving hummingbird with striking colors who will be the tournament's Official Mascot.
KINTI entered an event at the iconic Orquideorama at Medellín’s exquisite Botanical Garden, emerging as a key ambassador for the 24-nation tournament, which will take place in three cities across Colombia between 31 August and 22 September.
Born by Colombia’s iconic Caño Cristales River – from which she draws her stunning colors and which also inspired the Official Emblem for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™ – KINTI takes her name from the Quechuan word for a hummingbird, “quinti".
Colombia is home to a remarkable array of over 1,900 bird species, including 150 types of hummingbirds. Aside from being breathtaking to look at, hummingbirds play an important role in helping to preserve the nation’s ecosystem.
Several Medellín-born Colombian football stars were present to witness KINTI’s unveiling, including women’s national team captain Daniela Montoya, who featured at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Germany 2010™, and legendary goalkeeper René Higuita.
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