Meaning of the Olympic Rings

The Olympic Rings are the principal symbol of the Olympic Games. The emblem is formed by five interlaced rings of blue, black, red, yellow and green color, they represent the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and America. It was designed by the baron Pierre of Coubertin in 1913.

The rings form two lines, three in the upper part and two in the lower one. The rings of the upper line are of blue, black and red color. The rings of the lower part are of yellow and green color. At least one of these colors can be found in the flag of each participant country of the Olympic Games.