Gangwon 2024 Medal Design Competition: results, judges, prizes, timeline

Medal Design Competition winners

Winner: A Sparkling Future

Dante Akira Uwai, 27 years old, Brazil.

The design is a geometric interpretation of the motto "grow together, shine forever." Vertical lines are used to convey the idea of growth, while random elements created through cutouts and texture changes represent the diverse group of people who participate in the Olympics. The variety of forms demonstrates diversity and how we can all contribute in different ways to peace and coexistence. The polished finishes create dynamic little sparks of light, symbolizing our desire to overcome ourselves and make positive changes in the world.

2nd: The Road to Victory

Luisa Valencia Gomez, 27 years old, Colombia.

The medal is designed to represent the arduous journey and challenges athletes endure to become the best, with each line representing a different pathway. Each athlete follows a completely different path and faces unique challenges, just like each line of the medal, which is unique and unrepeatable. To represent this, textures and symbolic elements that are part of Korean culture are used: -The circles at the top symbolise heaven, eternity and fullness. -The shapes in the middle symbolise the earth, which is represented by the mountain. -The curved shapes at the bottom symbolise water, and movement. All the paths are connected and have as their final destination "the top of the mountain", where the symbol of the Olympics is located, which is the dream of every athlete.

3rd: Land of Dreams

Carlos Alejandro Castañeda Arenas, 32 years old, Mexico.

Land of Dreams

"The Land of Dreams" embodies a city with customs and traditions that form an essential and organic part of its identity, as well as a community that grows with a solid and modern vision for the future. The two concepts merge in a balanced manner and will be witnessed during the Winter Youth Olympic Games. The abstract representation of the "Mugunghwa" flower, which is the national symbol of South Korea, symbolizes immortality and embodies the dreams, achievements, and victories of all participating athletes. The flower merges with the characteristic landscape of the Gangwon mountain area, which will witness the countless feats that each athlete will perform, forming a great panorama that this land gives us. Additionally, graphic elements from the architecture of South Korean temples, which are an important part of Gangwon's history, are observed. "The Land of Dreams" is a city and community that strives to be admired and is the place where all athletes materialize their dreams, becoming part of Olympic history and the history of each athlete.

About the Medal Design Competition

The medal design competition for the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and have their design featured at the international event.

The competition, which takes place over five weeks, invites participants from all over the world to design the obverse (front) of the medal, inspired by the values of the Winter YOG.

The winning design will be used for the medals awarded to the athletes at Gangwon 2024, providing a lasting legacy from the event and for the talented artist behind the design.

Who are the judges of the Gangwon 2024 Medal Design Competition?

A panel of judges made up of an Olympian, **IOC Youth Reporters**, youth representatives of Gangwon 2024 and an IOC Young Leader will select the three best designs.

Laurenne Ross, 34, Canada and United States of America - Olympian in alpine skiing and part of the IOC’s Olympian Artists programme for Beijing 2022
Zakea Page, 24, New Zealand - Lausanne 2020 Medal Design Competition winner
Christel Saneh, 28, Lebanon - IOC Young Reporter for the YOG Nanjing 2014 and a 2019-2020 IOC Young Leader
Yao Bernard Adzorgenu, 32, Togo - Young Reporter for the YOG Buenos Aires 2018
Yunwon Cho, 17, Republic of Korea - Gangwon 2024 Youth Supporter
SeoJoon Park, 18, Republic of Korea - Gangwon 2024 Youth Supporter
Lucas Marinelli, 25, Argentina - Young Reporter for the YOG Buenos Aires 2018 and Lausanne 2020

What prizes* does the winner of the Gangwon 2024 Medal Design Competition get?

The competition winner will receive; a four-day visit for two people to the Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, access to the Opening Ceremony and sports events, a set of medals from the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, and a pair of Panasonic headphones. The two runners-up will receive a pair of Panasonic headphones.

*All prizes are subject to change.