Cockatoo Named Emblem for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Brisbane, Australia, has officially unveiled the cockatoo as the emblem for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an announcement that followed an accidental social media leak.
Charlotte, NC, October 5, 2026 — The city of Brisbane, Australia, has officially revealed the official emblem for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The chosen emblem features a cockatoo, a native Australian bird.
The announcement, which confirmed the cockatoo as the symbol for the upcoming global sporting event, came after an inadvertent social media leak. Details regarding the specifics of the leak or when it occurred were not immediately available.
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are scheduled to be hosted in Brisbane and across Queensland. This decision marks a significant step in the preparations for the international multi-sport event, which will bring athletes from around the world to the region.
The selection of a cockatoo as the emblem highlights local wildlife and aims to represent the spirit and identity of the host city and nation. Further information on the design and its symbolism is expected to be released by the organizing committee.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN PYE, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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