The Brisbane 2032 Olympics logo is hiding a triple design in plain sight

Brisbane, Australia (AP) — The cockatoo has emerged victorious as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, following an unfortunate social media leak. This decision came after officials in Brisbane hastily convened a press conference to clarify the premature release of the emblem. The organization committee held an official launch on Monday, unveiling a pink cockatoo with an Olympic and Paralympic flame-like color, and a host state of Queensland-inspired shape.

Brisbane's Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner described the emblems as a celebration of the city's vibrant, resilient, connected, friendly, playful, and somewhat mischievous spirit. They also represent the excitement growing within the city. The emblems incorporate First Nations elements, viewing cockatoos as messengers carrying cultural significance and connecting people to their stories and ceremonies.

These emblems are distinct from the Games mascot, which will be revealed closer to the event. A promotional video, intended for a planned ceremony, inadvertently leaked on Friday night, sparking widespread social media attention. Brisbane 2032's vice president, Tim Mander, and chief marketing officer, Brent Hill, welcomed the unexpected publicity, with Hill embracing the opportunity.

The emblems aim to promote the unique character of the Games, inviting the world to learn more, visit, invest, and be part of an extraordinary event. Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski, the IOC's coordination commission for the 2032 Games, sees the emblems as a "vibrant expression" of the region's nature and character. The Olympics and Paralympics will be centered in Brisbane, with various cities across the state, including the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, hosting competitions. Australia has previously hosted the Summer Olympics twice, in Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.