What Do the 9 Symbols in ICC World Cup 2023 Logo Mean?
What does the 9 symbols in ICC World Cup 2023 logo means? The inspiration behind the symbols has been taken from the Indian term ‘Navarasa’. Watch our latest video for all the details.
I’m sure that you all are enjoying the ICC Men’s World Cup as much as am I. We all are extremely happy with the Indian team’s performance. But while cheering India! India! Did you observe some new symbols on the stadiums’ walls, the scorecards & around the trophy? These beautiful symbols are a feature addition to the Men’s World Cup logo by the ICC. The ICC did this to highlight the fact that India is the first single nation to conduct the World Cup since 2007 tournament. There are a total of nine symbols. These symbols are designed in Pink, Blue, Indigo, Yellow & Red colors. The ICC took inspiration from the concept of ‘Navarasa.’ The word ‘navarasa’ means nine emotions & is often used in Indian theatres. The ICC wanted to depict nine emotions in the cricketing context because it is the most loved sport in India. Here are the nine symbols & the emotions that they represent:
1. JOY – this symbol represents joy. The joy a fan feels when he cheers for his favorite team and when his favorite team wins or his favorite player makes a century.
2. POWER – the symbol represents the strength of the players. It is displayed every time a player hits a six or maximum.
3. RESPECT – the namaste symbol symbolizes mutual respect as a common emotion between different countries, their players & fans.
4. PRIDE – this beautiful symbol represents pride. Pride that every viewer, fan & player feels during the national anthem & for representing their countries on an international platform.
5. BRAVERY – This red and yellow symbol depicts the act of bravery by a player’s dedication towards their team & cricket despite being physically injured.
6. GLORY – Represented through a star, this symbol symbolizes the glory that every victory brings along to both the team & their country.
7. WONDER – this symbol represents the sense of wonder that all the viewers & fans go through while watching the match as cricket is full of unexpected moments
8. PASSION – this drop-like symbol represents the passion for cricket. The one emotion that is common between viewers, fans & cricketers and joins them together.
9. ANGUISH – Not all symbols are positive. This symbol represents anguish for the time when our favorite team loses or our favorite player is declared out.
Interesting, isn’t it how the ICC incorporated a beautiful feature of the Indian culture with India’s most loved sport? So the next time you’re watching the World Cup with your friends and family, show off to them by telling them the meanings of the symbols on the screen.
