Brisbane Unveils Cockatoo Emblem for 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
Brisbane, Australia, has officially launched a cockatoo as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, following an accidental social media leak that preceded the announcement.
Lubbock, TX, October 5, 2026 —
Brisbane, Australia, has officially revealed the emblem chosen to represent the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The selected emblem features a cockatoo, a decision that follows an earlier, unintended social media leak which had shown the design prior to its formal announcement.
The 2032 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXV Olympiad and commonly known as Brisbane 2032, are a forthcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 26 July to 11 August 2032 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Paralympic Games are set to follow from 17 to 29 August 2032.
The process leading up to the official launch of the emblem was marked by an incident where details of the design were inadvertently shared on social media. This premature disclosure meant that the full unveiling by Olympic and Paralympic officials held fewer surprises for some observers.
While the emblem has now been officially presented, specific details regarding the particular species of cockatoo chosen for the emblem, or the design rationale behind its selection, were not immediately available. Similarly, information about the nature of the social media leak and the individuals or entities responsible for it has not been provided.
Brisbane was awarded the Games in July 2021, marking the third time Australia has hosted the Olympic Games, following Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. The selection process for the emblem typically involves significant design work, stakeholder consultation, and approval from international sporting bodies.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN PYE, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.
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