Here’s Why Italian Athletes Are Wearing Blue at the Paris Olympics

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In short, before Italy became the unified nation it is today, the country was made up of several small states and was ruled by a royal dynasty, the House of Savoy. However, in 1861, the royal family slowly “expanded” and eventually united Italy into a single kingdom, Italy I will report.

As Savoy Azure was the official colour of the House of Savoy, it was only natural that it became the national colour of Italy upon unification. Savoy American Delegation(Some reports say that the dark blue was chosen to “evoke the protection of the Virgin Mary,” who is thought to be traditionally dressed in a similar shade. Italy.

Eighty-five years later, Italians voted to replace the monarchy with a republic, but the national colors remained as Italy continued to celebrate the role that its kings played in shaping the country. Italian TribuneThe first time the country’s sports teams wore the colors was when the country’s first football team played against Hungary in 1911. By the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, blue uniforms had become the standard for most Italian players.

“Therefore, the Azzurri jersey [the nickname for the Italian national football team, which translates to the “blues”] It reminds us to be united.” Italian Tribune “Not only on the stadium floor, but also in the historical context that led to a unified Italy,” the report said.