This is my digital design of an Olympic medal, specifically a Winter Youth Olympic medal.
I entered it for the medal design competition for the next year’s games in Gangwon and today they revealed the winning designs.
Sadly it didn’t win, but I’m more so upset by the fact that I didn’t get my entry through in time 😥
That’s my fault; I should’ve completed it sooner.
But it’s alright, might try for the next competition 🌟
+Dante Akita Uwai’s winning design “a sparkling future” looks far more ornate and artistic =) Congratulations to him & his emasculate medal!!
++My design write up below ⤵️
Medal Entry Design: The Glowing Spirit of Winter Fun
“The design of this medal is meant to express the dynamic, jovial spirit that grows and glows in a fun winter landscape. It is set in the backdrop of an array of trees that coalesce to create a silhouette of a mountain peak, signifying growth and the goal of reaching higher.
At the bottom are two figures playing together, which by combining the dynamically curved elements and the round heads creates an image of a smiling face. The rays of sunlight help radiate this happy spirit of activity from the Olympians as they play, learn and grow together at the Winter Olympics.”
On this day on February 22 in history, George Washington was born, Spain ceded Florida to the U.S., and the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in a stunning upset.
As films like “Ice Castles” and “Cool Runnings” have shown us, no individual aspiration, no team goal, is too far-fetched or ridiculous to dream for. SM Skating knows this all too well, as it has never let our being a tropical country become a hindrance to harboring big dreams of participating and excelling in sports events associated with the Winter Olympics.
Whether it’s Figure Skating, Speed Skating, or Ice Hockey; SM Skating has put forward the value proposition that the ice rinks that exist in particular SM malls can be more than just recreational or leisure pursuits.
Young Filipinos enjoy icy fun together at SM Skating.
Embark on an adventure of ice bumper cars with family and friends at SM Skating Megamall.
SM Megamall opened in 1992 with the country’s first-ever ice rink. What began as a novelty has transformed into Olympic-size rinks at SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Seaside City Cebu. These rinks now serve as official training grounds for those pursuing proficiency in Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, and Speed Skating.
A young girl learns to skate with the assistance of a polar bear skating aid at SM Skating Megamall A young girl’s “Ice Castles” dreams, the hopes of a band of brothers to form an ice hockey team and compete globally, they all can see the SM ice rinks as the venue and first major step to making those pipe dreams come true.
A speed skater accelerates, leaving a streak of determination on the ice at the SM Skating Mall of Asia.
As the home to our national teams in Figure Skating and Ice Hockey, SM Skating and its ice rinks have played a crucial role in nurturing several multi-awarded athletes in these winter sports over the years. Notable figures include two-time Winter Olympian Michael Martinez, Isabella Gamez, and Alexander Korovin – the first Southeast Asian and Philippine pair to compete in the World Championships of Figure Skating.
Additionally, we take pride in 2022 National Champion and Junior Worlds figure skater Sofia Frank, 2022 National Medalist and GMA Sparkle Artist Charmaine Skye Chua (featured in the teleserye “Hearts on Fire”), and back-to-back National Junior Medalist Cathryn Limketkai.
Isabella Gamez (right) and Alexander Korovin – the first Southeast Asian and Philippine pair to compete in the World Championships of Figure Skating and Top of Formthe 2022 National Champion and Junior Worlds figure skater Sofia Frank
Our Philippines Men’s National Ice Hockey team recently garnered Gold in Division IV of the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Championship. That’s quite a feat for a tropical nation in a team sport competition.
The Philippines Men’s National Ice Hockey team poses with their Gold in Division IV of the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Championship.
While others may have downplayed harboring dreams of the Philippine flag being unfurled during a Winter Olympics medal ceremony, SM Skating has asked ‘Why not?’ and has laid the groundwork for raising that possibility.
Winter Olympic Games Ice Hockey Tournament: A Global Spectacle of Skill and Passion
The Winter Olympic Games Ice Hockey Tournament, held every four years since 1924, is a marquee event that captivates audiences worldwide, showcasing the pinnacle of skill and passion in the sport. National teams from around the globe compete for the coveted gold medal, with Canada holding the record for most gold medals, with nine.
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International Olympic Day.
Wednesday (June 23) marks International Olympic Day. The day was chosen by the International Olympic Committee in 1948 to promote the Olympic idea and the importance of organising mass sports competitions across the world. Over the last two decades, the day has seen Olympic Day runs across nations, and some nations have even incorporated the Olympic idea into school curriculums.
This year is special given the highly-anticipated Summer Olympics in Tokyo, scheduled to be held between July 23 and August 8. Delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will, however, still be referred to as the ‘2020 Tokyo Olympics’. A total of 339 events across 33 sports are lined up at the Games.