OLYMPIC GAMES

THE FIVE OLYMPIC CIRCLES

HISTORY

TIMELESS ATHLETES

OLYMPIC VALUES

INTRODUCTION

OLYMPIC GAMES

INTRODUCTION

The Olympics are a global sports event that takes place every four years, involving athletes from different nations. This extraordinary event promotes values such as friendship, solidarity, and respect, bringing people together through the shared passion for sports.

'In the Olympic oath, I ask for only one thing: sporting loyalty'

- PIERRE DE COUBERTIN

Monaco, 1972

HISTORY

The Olympics originated in the city of Olympia, Greece, starting from 776 B.C.
Besides sports, modern Olympics have also addressed social and political issues.
Olympic events have now become a unique opportunity to celebrate unity and diversity through sports.

Olimpia, 776 a.C.

First Olympics

Atene, 1896

The first modern Olympics

Berlino, 1936

Hitler's Olympics

Messico, 1968

The Olympics of protest

The Olympics of violence

Monaco, 1972

The Olympics of violence

FIVE CIRCLES

The symbol of the five Olympic rings represents one of the most recognizable emblems in the world.
Each ring signifies a continent: Europe is symbolized by blue, Asia by yellow, Africa by black, Oceania by green, and the Americas by red.

TIMELESS ATHLETES

Michael Phelps

Swimming
28 medals

Larisa Latynina

Artistic gymnastics
18 medals

Marit Bjørgen

Cross-country skiing
15 medals

Berlino, 1936

Jesse Owens

OLYMPIC VALUES

The three fundamental Olympic values, namely excellence in sport, friendship among nations, and mutual respect, constitute the heart of the Olympic spirit and are essential for the success and uniqueness of the Olympic Games.