Why are the Olympic symbols important?

Answer 1

The five continents that join together to participate in the Olympic games. (The Americas were considered one continent, Antarctica was omitted.) The colors represent the colors used in all nations flags at the time (1913). No ring or color individually identifies any one continent.

Answer 2

Rings: The Olympic symbol represents the union of the five original major continents and the meeting of the athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.

The creed: Means not to have conquered but to have fought well

Motto: The Olympic motto is "Swifter, Higher, and Stronger."

Oath: The Olympic oath is a symbolic gesture of sportsmanship that traces its origins to the 1920 Olympic Games

Victory Ceremonies: The winner stands in the middle at the highest elevation; the runner-up stands slightly below to the victor's right and the third-place finisher stands lower and to the left.

Metals: Gold and silver and bronze.

Flame: A tradition used to start the Olympics.

Hymn: The Olympic Hymn is played when the Olympic Flag is raised.

Mascots: Olympic Games mascots are selected by the local organizing committee of the host city.

Olympiad: The term "Olympiad" designates the period of four consecutive years = 1 Olympics.

Olympic Games: A group of modern international athletic contests held as separate winter and summer competitions every four years in a different city

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Flag: a flag representing the five inhabited continents of the world.

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Answer 3

As one of the world's most recognized brands, the Olympic logo is a symbolic representation of the ambassadors of Olympism. The logo is only used in reference of the Olympics and will remain unchanged for many years to come.

Answer 4

5 continents all united.

Answer 5

world peace