Paralympic Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the Paralympic Games, its current form adopted in 2019.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Paralympic Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | 2019 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 4 |
| Main Colors | White, Red, Blue, Green |
| Design Type | White field with three agitos |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Red | #EE1C25 | |
| Blue | #0072CE | |
| Green | #009B48 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| White colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents one of the three agitos |
| Blue colour | Represents one of the three agitos |
| Green colour | Represents one of the three agitos |
| Three agitos | From the Latin “I move” — three crescents circling a central point, standing for athletes from every corner of the world coming together |
Facts about the Flag of Paralympic Flag
- The truce flag draws on the ancient Greek practice of suspending hostilities during the Games, revived as a modern initiative in the 1990s.
- It is flown alongside the Olympic flag rather than in place of it.
- The flag of the Paralympic Games, its current form adopted in 2019.
- The flag belongs to the International Paralympic Committee. It is used worldwide.
- It was founded on 22 September 1989.
- It is based in Bonn.
- It is raised at the opening ceremony of every Paralympic Games.
- The flag was adopted in 2019.
- The design is 7 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: White field with three agitos.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 4 colours: white, red, blue and green.
- The white stands for the field.
- The red stands for one of the three agitos.
- The blue stands for one of the three agitos.
- The green stands for one of the three agitos.
- Three agitos: From the Latin “I move” — three crescents circling a central point, standing for athletes from every corner of the world coming together.
- The three Agitos, from the Latin for "I move", circle a central point to represent athletes gathering from all corners of the world.
Frequently asked questions about the Paralympic Flag
What is the Paralympic Flag?
The flag of the Paralympic Games, its current form adopted in 2019.
Whose flag is the Paralympic Flag?
It is the flag of the International Paralympic Committee, used worldwide.
When was the International Paralympic Committee founded?
The International Paralympic Committee was founded on 22 September 1989.
When was the Paralympic Flag adopted?
The Paralympic Flag was adopted in 2019.
What do the colours of the Paralympic Flag mean?
White for the field, red for one of the three agitos, blue for one of the three agitos and green for one of the three agitos.
What do the symbols on the Paralympic Flag mean?
Three agitos — From the Latin “I move” — three crescents circling a central point, standing for athletes from every corner of the world coming together.
Where is the Paralympic Flag flown?
It is raised at the opening ceremony of every Paralympic Games.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Bonn.
What are the proportions of the Paralympic Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Paralympic Flag?
The three Agitos, from the Latin for "I move", circle a central point to represent athletes gathering from all corners of the world.
