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What do the five interlocking rings in the Olympic logo represent?
What do the five interlocking rings in the Olympic logo represent?
When were the Olympic rings first displayed at the Olympic Games?
When were the Olympic rings first displayed at the Olympic Games?
What color combination did Pierre de Coubertin choose for the Olympic rings?
What color combination did Pierre de Coubertin choose for the Olympic rings?
What does the Olympic Charter recognize about the Olympics and the interlocking rings?
What does the Olympic Charter recognize about the Olympics and the interlocking rings?
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What is the meaning behind the color combination of the Olympic rings?
What is the meaning behind the color combination of the Olympic rings?
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Study Notes
- The Olympic rings were developed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1912 and approved in 1914, making their debut at the 1920 Olympic Games in Belgium.
- The five interlocking rings represent the five parts of the world: America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
- The Olympic rings must be displayed on a white background in their classic version, and each ring is colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red respectively.
- The rings symbolize the unity of the five continents and the coming together of athletes from around the world at the Olympics, as recognized by the Olympic Charter.
- The color combination of the Olympic rings was intentionally chosen so that at least one color is present on the national flag of any country, emphasizing that athletes from all countries can participate in the Games as a symbol of peace and unity.
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Explore the symbolism behind the Olympic rings, from their representation of the five continents to the significance of each color. Learn about how the rings embody unity and peace among nations at the Olympic Games.
