Multiple choice

Olympic symbol comprises of five rings linked together. The five rings represent

  1. sporting friendship of all

  2. five continents

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Olympic rings symbol was designed by Pierre de Coubertin. The five interlocked rings represent the five inhabited continents (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania) coming together in sporting friendship. The symbol embodies both the continental representation and the ideal of international friendship through sport.

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