Sunshine Coast shines in Brisbane 2032 emblem reveal 

We love our birdlife…and we love the emblem! 

The reveal of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games emblem has brought the excitement of 2032 closer to home, marking a proud and important milestone for the Sunshine Coast as a Co-Host City. 

Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Glass House Mountains, Olympian Natalie Cook and local Paralympian Alexa Leary discovered a piece of the emblem high in the trees at Wild Horse Mountain on Friday 2 October, creating a uniquely Sunshine Coast moment on the journey towards the full emblem reveal.  

As a Co-Host City and Games Delivery Partner, the Sunshine Coast will play an important role in bringing the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to life and sharing our people, places and experiences with the world. 

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said having a piece of the emblem discovered in the region filled her with enormous pride. 

“The Brisbane 2032 emblem belongs to all of us and its reveal is an incredibly exciting moment for the Sunshine Coast as a Co-Host City,” Mayor Natoli said. 

“It is a cheeky, beautiful symbol that reflects the people of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland perfectly.  It’s cute, friendly and colourful. 

“Wild Horse Mountain, with the magnificent Glass House Mountains as its backdrop, was the perfect place to capture that essence along with the natural beauty, culture and unmistakable character of our region. 

“It was made even more special by having two remarkable athletes at the heart of the discovery: Olympic champion Natalie Cook and our own Paralympic champion Alexa Leary. 

“Both have inspired Australians through their talent, determination and incredible achievements, and they embody the ambition and spirit we hope Brisbane 2032 will ignite in the next generation. 

“This moment offered a small but powerful glimpse of what we will share when the eyes of the world turn to the Sunshine Coast in 2032. 

“Through proposed Olympic and Paralympic events including the Marathon and Road Cycling, audiences around the world will experience our spectacular landscapes, our community spirit and the warm Sunshine Coast welcome that sets our region apart.” 

Mayor Natoli said Council remained focused on securing meaningful and lasting benefits for the community before, during and long after 2032. 

“The Games represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase the Sunshine Coast, strengthen our visitor economy, support local businesses and accelerate investment in transport, community infrastructure and sporting facilities. 

“This is our opportunity to dream big, to inspire the next generation and to create a legacy every Sunshine Coast resident can share in.” 

Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel said Brisbane 2032 represented a fantastic opportunity for the Sunshine Coast and its tourism industry. 

“As a proud Co-Host City, Brisbane 2032 is going to be an incredible moment for the Sunshine Coast, with events happening right here in our region and millions of people around the world getting to see what we have to offer”, Mr Stoeckel said. 

“For tourism, it’s about turning that attention into future holidays and inspiring people to come and experience the Sunshine Coast for themselves. 

“There’s also a really important legacy in the lead-up to 2032, with investment in new accommodation, better connectivity and new visitor experiences that will strengthen the Sunshine Coast as a destination for years to come.” 

Attention now turns to progressing key Games venue projects, including the Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre and Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade, which will deliver lasting infrastructure and benefits for our community.