No, probably, in the world of a man who does not know that the logo of five interlocking colored rings is the emblem of the Olympic Games.But that's what they specifically symbolize and why these colors, say not all.And not everyone knows that the Olympic rings for the first time appeared on the games.
Today, the main symbol of the Olympics has gained extraordinary popularity, its image, especially in a year of direct games can be seen almost everywhere.Summer Winter Games alternate with the constantly changing their venues, but the same can only emblem of the competition - the Olympic rings.
little history
It is known that the founder of the modern Olympic Games is Pierre de Coubertin.Through his tireless energy, there was a revival of the ancient sport competitions.He also belongs to the idea of the main character of these competitions.For the first time the Olympic rings were presented to the public in August 1912, approved as a symbol they were in 1914, while their official debut in 1920 at the Games in Belgium.
emblem world's most popular sporting event is the five rings of different colors on a white background, are intertwined and placed in two rows.Moreover, the Charter of games strictly stipulates what colors and in what order they should be placed in a row.
Presenting invented character, de Coubertin said that the Olympic rings represent the five parts of the world, taking part in games and sports united by a common spirit.Games - a sporting event of international scope, it is allowed to take part to all countries all over the world.
colors can not be changed
Olympic rings have the following colors: green, yellow, blue, black and red.They represent Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Australia.And the Americas - North and South - to act as a single unit, and the Arctic and Antarctic (for obvious reasons) is not listed.
Initially peg colors to specific parts of the world has not been officially it does not exist now.But it is interesting that on the national flag of each participating country is required to present the Olympics at least one of five colors.
International Olympic Committee developed a special code, which strictly stipulates the use of symbols of the World Games, and to break it to anyone not authorized.It was not exactly the order of placement of the Rings: The top row consists of three - blue, black and red;yellow and green make up the bottom row.Even when the Olympic rings are represented on a dark background, the black should be the same color.
more than a century has passed since the appearance of the logo, all the while she remains a symbol of the main sporting event of mankind.Take part and win medals eager athletes all over the world.After all, the winner receives a gold medal with a lifetime honorary title of Olympic champion.
