Why is england using a different flag in all sports, games & even in olympics ?
437043
that flag is being used to depict the united kingdom n not only england
178727
(as far as I know) England had no national flag in medieval times (it would help to be more specific about date). During the wars of the roses the factions had white and red roses as their flag symbols. If you are asking because of a theatrical presentation, most people would recognize a red cross on a white field (Saint George) as the English flag. Other than that, three golden lions lying down on a red flag would be appropriate (but not sure when it first came into use).
951345
Firstly the UK has four different Nations each with a different legal system (Scoland, Wales, England and Ireland), there is no lwa in any the prohibits the flying of a flag specifically, however, some peole may fall foul of local building codes etc. \n\nI personally fly the Salitre (The scottish flag) on my property and feel that it is one of the many patrotric things that we would do well to incoporate from the USA.
1177590
Because it the the National Anthem of Britain - not  just England but of course you already know that don't you.  Me thinks you are just trying to get a debate going - not that there's anything wrong with that.
1051164
The English don't have a lot to be patriotic about, on the other hand the Scottish,Welsh.and the Irish do!\nSt Georges flag has now become a symbol of the BNP (political fascist group ) and lots of England football fans are very sympathetic to this group of racists .
519893
its a national event so the national flag is used for the start...\nbe a patriotic person
1110258
Association Football was first regulated by the English - and the first internationals were between English & Scottish sides. So since the beginning we've always been seperate for football. \n\nThe modern olympics weren't invented by us, so we have to abide by someone else's rules :D
936780
Design of the flag\nThe UK flag consists of three elements: the cross of St. George (red on white) for England, the cross of St. Andrew (white diagonal on blue) for Scotland, and the so-called cross of St. Patrick (red diagonal on white) for Ireland. The original Union Jack/Union Flag adopted in 1606 was symmetrical: the red cross of St. George outlined in white overlaid on top of a St. Andrew's flag, which was blue with a white X.\n\nSo the answer is blue. I think
521792
Football (as the world outside of North America understands the game) is in the oLympics. American Football isn't. There are many theories as to why this is the case, but I'm sticking with the fact that nobody outside North America plays it.
822219
Actually, a lot of people say 'England' when they mean the United Kingdom.   England is just one of four constituent countries that make up the United Kingdom (Britian).  The other three are Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.  \n\nSo if you want a flag description for England it is just a white flag with a red cross.   \n\nThe flag for the United Kingdom is the Union Jack.
1054364
the uk compete as four seperate nations at FOOTBALL because we have to to keep our seperate football associations, this is also why we dont enter a FOOTBALL team in the olympics
1129314
The referee found that all the corners flags were missing as Holland and West Germany lined up for the kick-off.\n\nSo that is why the match was delayed because they couldn't play without the flags. (official rules)
907519
I don't know. \n\nI have never understood this either.\n\nEngland, Scotland and Northern Ireland all have their own teams, as you say, for the WC & Euro cup for football & rugby, but when it comes to the Olympics we are Great Britain.
633779
I do not know that the colors stand for anything specifically...the flag is a combination of the flags of Scotland, England and Ireland (well, the northern part at least)\n\nThe blue is the field of the Scottish flag, with the white saltire (X) being the cross on Scotland's flag.  The white cross with a red cross imposed upon it is England's flag, and then the red saltire is the red cross of St. Patrick.
215913
The athlete is representing his or her country. They themselves may not be patriotic, but the olympic gaims were created to bring one another together regardless of religion, belief and without Geo-political ties. Many watching feel pride to have their countries anthem played in honor of a feat.
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You could ask the same of Italy.\n\nIt's because it looks better than a big red dot.\n\nps. Australia's colours are green and gold and that's what we wear in sports.  But our flag is red, white and blue.
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English flag has become a symbol of fascism , and now taken over by the BNP\nEngland is supposed to be Cosmopolitan? \nHow would the English feel if all the people from different Nations flew their own flags on specific days in England??\nEngland is starting to vote BNP, put up with it or kick them out and regain your pride in your flag!!