what do the olympics rings mean?
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Upon its initial introduction, de Coubertin stated the following in the August, 1913 edition of Revue Olympique:\n\nThe emblem chosen to illustrate and represent the world Congress of 1914 ...: five intertwined rings in different colours - blue, yellow, black, green, red - are placed on the white field of the paper. These five rings represent the five parts of the world which now are won over to Olympism and willing to accept healthy competition. \nIn his article published in the "Olympic Revue" the official magazine of the International Olympic Committee in November 1992, the American historian Robert Barney explains that the idea of the interlaced rings came to Pierre of Coubertin when he was in charge of the USFSA ( Unión des Societes Française de Sports Athletiques): The emblem of the union was two interlaced rings (like the typical interlaced marriage rings) and originally the idea of Austrian psychiatrist Carl Jung because for him the ring meant continuity and the human being. \nMoreover, the six colours thus combined reproduce those of all the nations without exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Argentina, the French, British, American, German, Belgian, Italian, and Hungarian tricolours, the yellow and red of Spain lie next to the new Brazilian and Australian flags, and the old Japan and the young China. This is really an international emblem.
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if u mean what do the rings stand for?\n\nthey represent the 5 major regions of the world\n\nthe americas\neurope\nasia\nafrica\noceania\n\neverything but antartica bascially!
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Well, the ring is made of different components that need to be assembled in the stadium. At the smaller promotions like Ring of Honour, the rookies set up the ring themselves.
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I can't phrase it better than Wikipedia:\n\n"The name ring is an atavism from when contests were fought in a roughly drawn circle on the ground, the name ring continued with the Jack Broughton rules (1743) specifying a small circle in the centre of the fight area where the boxers met at the start of each round. The first square ring was introduced by the Pugilistic Society in 1838, the ring was specified as 24 feet square and bound by two ropes."
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The wedding ring goes on first then the engagement ring as tadition goes. The weddingring has more meaningful significance.
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The origin of the ring was to prevent interference from outsiders! In the 1800's fans would punch fighters. See the movie far and Away with tom cruise and nicole Kidman for a portayal of this.\n\nThe square ring allowed for better viewing and safe distances.\n\nhowever, i do have a picture of a round ring that was used on a ship during the WWII era. Most arenas are set up for basketball and hockey so the Square ring is best. It also allows for 3 judges and a ring announcer like Jim Lamply at HBO to have a full but different view!\n\nhope that helped and continue to enjoy the Sweet Science!\n\nDe La hoya Mayorga should be great!
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The origin of the ring was to prevent interference from outsiders! In the 1800's fans would punch fighters. See the movie far and Away with tom cruise and nicole Kidman for a portayal of this.\n\nThe square ring allowed for better viewing and safe distances.\n\nAccording to The Encyclopedia of Boxing, by Gilbert Odd, the term "boxing ring" goes back to bare-knuckle days.  Spectators held a circle of ropes around the fighters, but they were always crowding in on the action.  Eventually, they used stakes to hold the ropes, forming a square.
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I'm guessing that the solid color flags are the same colors as used on the Olympic flag (rings). At least one of those colors are found in the flags of every country in the world. That's why the Olympic rings are the colors they are, and I'm assuming that hotel flags are the same colors.
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There are actually two themes. The one you're probably referring to was written by Hollywood composer John Williams. It's called Summon the Heroes. TV stations don't play it when athletes win medals, but they do blast it whenever the host network goes to commercial, comes back from commercial, or airs a commercial about their stellar Olympic coverage.\n\nThe official Olympic Anthem was written by a Greek composer named Spyros Samaras and it's played far less often. Details on Samaras are sparse, but this page from the 2004 Summer Games in Athens includes a few interesting tidbits. Samaras, already well-known for his operas, worked with Greek poet Costis Palamas on the anthem. As far as we can tell, Palamas wrote the words first and Samaras added the music later. Perhaps we shouldn't admit this, but we didn't even know there were lyrics.\n\nThe anthem was first performed at the Summer Games in Athens in 1896. In 1958, the International Olympic Committee named it the official anthem of the Olympics, and it's been played at every opening ceremony since 1964 (according to Wikipedia). Not bad. Though in terms of royalties, we'd rather be John Williams. Ca-ching!
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From Nigel Collins, editor-in-chief of Ring Magazine, opined that the term "ring" meant that during the early fights, spectators formed a "ring" around the boxers. But this led to problems with the spectators occasionally jumping into the fray.  So they eventially had to encircle the fighters with ropes.  Naturally, it was easiest to create a square, or rectangle, with four posts in the corners.  Eventially, the fighting surface became a heavy tensioned canvas and was raised off the floor.  But the term "ring" has kept on.\n\nCollins' summary here:\n\nhttp://espn.go.com/magazine/vol3no26answerguy.html
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It depends on what country the Olympics are in.  \nIn Salt Lake City, the medals were almost all crystal with a few gold accents.
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it simply means they were manufactured in those cities. just like jewelry: italian gold, singaporean gold, etc.
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To show they are married.  It is the equivalent of a wedding ring.
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A ring.....Bilbo Baggins
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A promise ring is a ring given as an outward and physical expression, or symbol, of a promise made between two people. \n\nTraditionally, the promise ring is given for virtually any type of promise made between two people - either romantic or platonic.  A popular reason to give promise rings includes Pre-engagement:  If you're sure she's the right one for you, but not quite ready for engagement, the pre-engagement ring expresses commitment to the relationship and a promise for the future together. \n\nThe most important rule in giving a promise ring is to be up-front about the terms of the promise, especially if the ring contains a diamond.  There is nothing more heartbreaking than a person reading something into a gift of a ring that is more than intended!  A simple note accompanying the ring, to be read prior to opening the gift, can clarify your sentiments.
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every player on the winning team gets a ring as well as every player on the losing team. the difference between the winning and losing ring is the winning ring is more expensive and has way more diamonds on it.
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Haven't found your medal, but the words "ne oublie" are the motto of the Scottish Clan Graham.  They mean "never forget".  Perhaps this helps?