Just like how the spotting of the mythical lion by Sang Nila Utama marked birth to our nation, the introduction of mascot Nila the lion — complete with a sleek new look — marked the official launch of the 28th SEA Games and 8th ASEAN Para Games, to be held in Singapore in 2015.
President Tony Tan Keng Yam unveiled Mascot Nila — first used at the 2012 National Singapore Games — together with the Games' official logo and tagline at the launch party held at Gardens by the Bay last Saturday.