What does the Agitos mean?<br />Everybody knows what the Olympic Rings stand for. But what do you know about the #Agitos, the Paralympic symbol? <br /><br />The Paralympic Symbol (three Agitos) consists of three elements in red, blue and green – the three colours that are most widely represented in national flags around the world.<br /><br />The three Agitos (from the Latin meaning “I move”) encircling a central point symbolise motion, emphasise the role of the Paralympic Movement in bringing athletes together from all corners of the world to compete.<br /><br />The symbol also reflects the Paralympic Motto, “Spirit in Motion,” representing the strong will of every Paralympian.<br /><br />The Paralympic Symbol also emphasises the fact that Paralympic athletes are constantly inspiring and exciting the world with their performances: always moving forward and never giving up.<br /><br />The current Paralympic symbol, launched at the Closing Ceremony of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.
