Video - The Power of the Olympic Rings

The Olympic rings are one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. They were created by Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, in 1913. The rings represent the five continents of the world: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Each ring is a different color: blue, yellow, black, green, and red. These colors were chosen because every nation’s flag contains at least one of them. The rings are interlocked to show that all the continents are connected and work together in friendship and peace. The rings are displayed on the Olympic flag, which flies proudly during the Olympic Games. The flag’s background is white, making the colorful rings stand out. When athletes from around the world come together for the Olympics, they are united by the rings’ message of global unity and harmony. The Olympic rings remind us that no matter where we come from, we are all part of a global family sharing in the spirit of sports.