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The opening ceremony of the 1920 Olympics (left) and the closing ceremony of the 2004 Games

The Olympic rings are the most in the world, as a survey carried out in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, Great Britain and the USA confirms.

The emblem was designed 95 years ago in 1913 by , the founder of the International Olympic Committee.

The interlocking rings represent the of the world (the Americas being regarded as one) while the six colours (white background) appear on all the of the world.

Coubertin said: "These five rings represent the five parts of the world which now are won over to Olympism and willing to accept healthy competition."

The emblem was adopted by the Olympic Movement in 1914, but as the proposed 1916 Games in Berlin were called off due to World War I, it was not used at a Games until the

It may be an easily recognisable symbol, but do you think it need updating to bring it into the 21st century?

Peter Scrivener is a 大象传媒 Sport Journalist. Our should answer any questions you have.


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