The patterns and text on medals usually have rich symbolic meanings, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1、 Sports event medals

Event logo and theme

Representative event itself: The emblem of the sports event, such as the Olympic rings, usually appears on the medal. This is the most direct symbol, representing a specific sports event. It declares to the world that this is a symbol of honor for the event, and only athletes who achieve outstanding results on this specific competitive stage can receive medals with this emblem.

Conveying the theme of the event: Some events will design corresponding patterns on the medals based on specific themes. For example, events with environmental protection as the theme may have patterns related to nature and sustainable development engraved on the medals, such as green leaves, the earth, etc., emphasizing the event‘s concern and advocacy for environmental protection.

Sports project elements

Reflecting the spirit of competition: For specific sports events, representative elements of the event will appear on the medal. For example, medals in track and field events may have patterns such as tracks and sports shoes, while medals in swimming events may have patterns such as water waves and swimming strokes. These elements not only visually demonstrate the characteristics of the sports event, but also symbolize the speed, strength, skill, and perseverance displayed by athletes in the event.

Connecting sports culture: Sports elements also carry the inheritance of sports culture. They represent important symbols and values of the project‘s historical development, allowing people to appreciate the medals while also feeling the profound heritage and charm of sports culture.

Characteristics of the host location

Showcasing Regional Culture: The unique elements of the host city often appear on medals to showcase the local culture and customs. For example, famous landmark buildings, traditional handicraft patterns, and unique flora and fauna of the host city may be incorporated into the medal design. For example, the back of the medals from the 2012 London Olympics was engraved with the iconic Tower Bridge pattern of London, which not only showcased the city‘s charm but also added a unique regional cultural color to the medals.

Enhance sense of belonging and identity: These unique elements of the host city can create a strong sense of belonging and identity for athletes and spectators. For athletes, winning medals with the characteristics of the host country is a special commemoration of their achievements in that specific place; For the audience, seeing familiar regional elements appearing on medals will increase their attention and support for the event, while also making them proud of their hometown or country hosting such a grand event.

2、 Academic competition medals

Academic symbolism and achievement recognition

Representing knowledge and wisdom: Academic competition medals often feature patterns related to academia, such as books, pens, laboratory instruments, etc. These patterns symbolize the power of knowledge and the pursuit of wisdom, representing the outstanding achievements of the award winners in the academic field. For example, in mathematics competitions, medals may have elements such as geometric shapes and numbers, reflecting the logical and precise nature of mathematics as a discipline.

Encourage academic progress: The text on the medal usually clearly indicates the name, level, and year of the competition, which is not only a record of the event, but also a recognition and affirmation of the academic achievements of the winner. At the same time, they also inspire more people to pursue academic careers