Brisbane Officially Unveils Cockatoo Emblem for 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
Brisbane, Australia has officially unveiled the cockatoo as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, days after the design was accidentally leaked on social media.
Dothan, AL, October 5, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia, has formally announced the emblem chosen to represent the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The chosen symbol features a cockatoo, a native Australian bird.
The official unveiling took place days after the design for the emblem was inadvertently disclosed on social media platforms. The exact date of the official unveiling and the specifics of the social media leak were not provided.
The cockatoo will serve as the visual identity for the upcoming Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which are scheduled to be held in Brisbane and across Queensland. The process leading up to this official announcement included the accidental online reveal of the emblem’s design.
Details regarding the design specifics of the cockatoo emblem, its symbolism, or the individuals or committees involved in its selection and unveiling were not immediately available. Similarly, the nature of the social media leak, including who was responsible or the platform where it occurred, was not disclosed.
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent a significant upcoming event for Brisbane and Australia. The emblem is a key component in branding and public engagement for the Games.
Further information regarding the emblem’s design elements and the broader branding strategy for the 2032 Games is expected to be released in due course. The contractor or entity responsible for the emblem’s creation was not specified in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN PYE, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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