The origin and meaning of the Olympic rings. The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896. However, the current ...

The five rings, the torch and the mottos— the spirit of the Olympics is often channeled through these symbols. What do they mean and where did it all originate? June 18, 2025 e-Paper ...

The 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris. Hundreds of athletes representing 206 countries will compete in 33 unique sports. The modern Olympics have existed since ...

What’s a Phryge? Here's everything you need to know about the official 2024 Olympic mascot in Paris, including history, ...

Paris Olympics symbols go avant-garde. Pierre Gouzou of France competes during the men's trampoline finals, high above the trampoline gymnastics pictogram. (Morry Gash/AP) ...

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) –The symbol (iconic mascots) of the Olympic and Paralympic Paris 2024 have been chosen in the form of Phrygian hats based on the durable idea of freedom.

The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896. However, the current symbol would not be used until a few years later. In 1913, Pierre de Coubertin the Founder of the Olympic Movement ...