Sports flags, in some form or other have been used in sports for years. They are used by officials to signify to the fans, other players and officials that a rule has been broken. They are also use to communicate drivers during motor sports, and with participants of water sports. Soccer, rugby and football all have flags that are carried by the linesman and referees to signal when a rule has been broken. Other sports where flags are used are car racing, cycling and yachting rowing go –cart racing, and motorcycle racing. Fans of almost all sports wave flags in the stands to indicate support to their team. Many sports teams and organizations have their own flags. The most famous of these is the flag of the Olympic Games.
