Source: BOCOG

09-06-2008 23:25

Entrance of the IPC Flag

Synopsis: Entrance of the IPC Flag

The IPC flag enters from Gate 3. Flag bearers walk along the east track of the National Stadium, passing Gate 4, the north track, Gate 1, the west track and Gate 2, and carry it to the flagpole area.

IPC Flag

The IPC Flag has a white background, with the IPC logo (three "curves" of red, blue and green) and the round motif of the English acronym of the International Paralympic Committee "IPC" on it.

The motif of the IPC flag consists of the three colors of red, blue and green, expressing IPC's concept of "Mind, Body, Spirit"

IPC logo

The IPC logo has been modified three times. The original logo contains a common Tai-Geuk motif of Korea. In 2003, IPC approved the new logo created by the internationally renowned agency "Scholz & Friends".

The new logo consists of three elements in red, blue and green – the three colors that are most widely represented in national flags around the world. The shape of the three elements (Agitos) symbolizes the new vision of the IPC: "To enable Paralympic Athletes to Achieve Sporting Excellence and to Inspire and Excite the World". The universality of the Paralympic Movement is shown through the round shape of the entire logo-symbolizing the globe.

The new logo is used at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games for the first time.