Every edition of the Olympic Games features a unique emblem, combining the iconic five-ring symbol with designs that reflect the host country's distinctive characteristics and cultural traditions.
Two boards feature the emblems of 2008 Beijing and 2024 Paris Olympics. /CFP
The 2008 Beijing Olympic emblem creatively incorporates the traditional Chinese seal and calligraphy, transforming the Chinese character "jing" from "Beijing" into an artistic representation of an athlete in motion. The emblem is imbued with a deep sense of Chinese heritage, blending traditional art forms with the spirit of athleticism.
An exhibition board shows the running man motif in the emblem of the 2008 Beijing Games. /CFP
For the 2024 Paris Olympics, the emblem is composed of three elements: a gold medal, the Olympic flame, and Marianne, a national symbol of France that reflects the identity and values of the French people.
The logo for Paris 2024 and a flower bed featuring logo for Beijing 2008 /CFP
Both the Beijing and Paris Olympic emblems showcase their respective cultural identities and interpretations of the Olympic spirit through their design concepts, symbolic meanings, and visual presentations.