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Science behind the Olympic Games

Meaning of the Five Rings:

The five rings represent the five continents. They are interlaced to show the universality of Olympism and the meeting of the athletes of the world during the Olympic Games.  On the Olympic flag, the rings appear on a white background. Combined in this way, the six colours of the flag (blue, yellow, black, green, red and white) represent all nations.  It is a misconception, therefore, to believe that each of the colours corresponds to a certain continent.