OLYMPIC GAMES symbols and values

"Citius, altius, fortius, communiter"

the OLYMPIC GAMES Symbols & values pARIS 2024

the RINGS

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the TRHEE AGITOS

"This design is the symbol of the Paralympic Games. It represents the four values of the Paralympics: courage, determination, inspiration and equality. ‘Agitos’ itself means ‘I move’ in Latin. The name symbolises the motion of the Paralympic athletes – but also the Paralympic movement as a whole and the athletes who travel to compete."

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the DISCOBOLUS

“The Discobolus” is considered a masterpiece of ancient Greece and a symbolic image of the Olympics [...] as it features the perfect harmony of a beautiful, dutifully-trained body and a strong mind."

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the HYMN (and the flame)

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the MASCOT : the PHRYGE

"The name of the Paris 2024 mascot is based on the traditional small Phrygian cap. The name and design were chosen as symbols of freedom and to represent the French republic.

The Olympic Phryge is decked out in blue, white and red - the colours of France’s tricolor flag."

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the EMBLEM (and the flame)

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the OATH

"The Olympic Oath is taken by one athlete, one judge and one coach at the Opening Ceremony of each Olympic Games. They commit, on behalf of all the other competitors, to respect the rules and take part in the competitions in a spirit of fair play."

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the MOTTO

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The original motto, the Latin 'Citius, Altius, Fortius', was adopted by the founder of the modern games Pierre De Coubertin in the 19th century. These three words were meant to encourage athletes to give their best during competition. It means : Faster, Higher, Stronger in English.

In 2021, the word "communiter" in Latin and "together" in English were added to insist on the unifying power of sport and the importance of solidarity.

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Pierre de Coubertin

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"In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams."