Olympic symbols Olympic symbols The Olympic symbols are icons, flags, and symbols used by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to elevate the Olympic Games. Somesuch as the flame, fanfare, and themeare more commonly used during Olympic competition, but others, such as the flags, can be seen throughout the years.The Olympic flag was created under the guidance of Baron Coubertin in 1913 and was released in 1914.But it was first hoisted in 1920 in Belgium at the Antwerp Olympic games in the main stadium. The Olympic motto is the hendiatris "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger". It was proposed
Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research one facing behind is out of view) represent Supremacy and Invincibility. The wheel implies relentless Activity, Indefatigability and eternal Creativity. The Caduceus of Hermes consisting of a staff of Aesculapius with two snakes entwined about it, topped by a pair of wings represents the universal insignia of the medical profession. "Citus" (faster, swifter, second to none), "Altius" (soaring high), and "Fortius" (braver, stronger, robust and invincible) are an adaptation from the Olympic motto. In 1958, to provide a solution to healthcare problems in western Odisha, the then Chief Minister of Odisha, Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, took the decision to set up