combines the outline of a tulip, a traditional symbol of the city, with elements of the Istanbul skyline centered around the Maiden's Tower. The top part represents the European side of the city, while the bottom reflects the Asian side, which are divided by the Bosporus. The colors are orange, which reflects the color of sunset in the city, and turquoise, which is connected to Turkish culture. Bid sponsors Digiturk Doğuş Holding / Garanti Koç Holding / Yapı Kredi Sabancı Holding / Akbank Turkcell Turkish Airlines Yıldız Holding / Ülker See also Turkey at the Olympics References External links Istanbul 2020 official website Istanbul 2020 Olympic bid Sport in Istanbul 2020 in Istanbul 2020 in Turkish sport