The Olympic Flag

"...the six colours [including the flag’s white background] thus combined reproduce the colours of all the nations, with no exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Greece, the tri- colours of France, England and America, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, the yellow and red of Spain next to the novelties of Brazil or Australia, with old Japan and new China. Here is truly an international symbol."- Pierre de Coubertin.

 Across the years the Olympic Flag has been seen and broadcasted around the world. The 5 interlocking rings are the highlight of the Olympic Flag. Pierre De Coubertin got the concept of the rings from an Ancient Greek artifact and carried his idea back to the IOC (International Olympic Committee).

The RingsThe 5 rings represent at least one of the colours found on each of the participating countries in normally used  in the continents flag. A continent is a large mass of land. The blue represents England and most of the Commonwealth countries, black for the African flags, the 3 tri-colours for France and red and yellow for Spain. Other theories suggest that the representation of the Olympic rings is that they symbolize the continents but this was not yet approved.

 Raising of the flag The Olympic Flag was first raised to be seen in throughout the world in Antwerp, Belgium, 1920. It was supposed to be raised in 1916 but due to WWI it was postponed.

The Olympic Flag brings people united and also the world at peace. as long as we stand together in joy and happiness the world and future generations will see the Flag in the same view as we have.

Swim for Life

  
Image Source: Life Saving Victoria

Why swim? I believe that you should swim because Water Safety N.Z. says that during the past 5 years the average number of New Zealanders dying because of drowning is 105, mostly 15 to 24 year old. Sadly N.Z. has the worst drowning rate in the developed world. What is surprising to find out is that 0 to 4 year olds die of drowning in bathtubs and in bathrooms. 

Teaching your children to swim is essential for one important reason: CHILDREN LOVE THE WATER, in my opinion. Another reason why children in N.Z. should learn how to swim is that our country has hundreds of natural beaches and a lot of swimming pools. To help save your children and save their own you should equip them with the necessary skills to be an independent swimmer or else they will be at risk when they grow older.

So in conclusion Swim to Survive. 

Wordle of my swimming is essential 

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