The Olympic symbol consists of five interlocking rings, colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background. These rings represent the five continents: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The design symbolizes unity and the coming together of athletes from around the world during the Olympic Games. The rings were created by Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, in 1913. The colors were chosen because at least one of them appears on the flag of every nation participating in the Games. This emblem has become a powerful symbol of international sportsmanship and cooperation.