What do the rings on the Olympic Games Flag symbolize?
The Olympic Games are just about the most noble undertaking in all human history. The dramatic pageantry that goes with each meeting is equally noble. The official flag of the Olympic Games ignores human differences and symbolizes the bonds of friendship among all mankind. The official flag of the Olympic Games is a snow white banner bearing a simple design of five interlocking circles. There is a top row of three separate rings, one blue and one black and one red. The row below has a yellow and a blue ring. These two circles are arranged to overlap and interlock with the three above. The five Olympic rings represent five major populations Eurasia, which is combined Europe and Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Australia. The interlocking feature of the elegant design symbolizes links of friendship. That beautiful banner happens to be the one flag that represents the fair and equal bonds of friendship among all mankind. Naturally, the whole world treats it with the respect