South African athletes will “look good and feel good” at the upcoming Olympic Games, says the National Olympic Committee (Sascoc).
The SA team kit was revealed on Tuesday night with the idea behind the kit to make sure the athletes are comfortable.
Elite athletes, along with models and former athletes, modelled the new kit in a fashion show at the Cradle of Humankind.
The kits will be worn across different sports during the Paris Games.
“Having great kit is extremely important for the athletes and not just from a technical point of view. You want to look good and you want to feel good when facing your competitors,” said Team SA chef de mission Leon Fleisher.
He said he was thankful to their partner, Mr Price Sport, for giving them excellent on-field and off-field kit.
The summer conditions expected in Paris were taken into consideration.
“Due to the heat in Paris, we’ve made sure we’ve gone with very lightweight and absorbent materials,” Fleisher said.
“We’ve got a bit of a different cut as well and we’ve also got very good technical kit for them to train in. We’re also providing gym wear for their off-field training.”
The 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled from 26 July to 11 August, will have 10,500 athletes from over 200 countries competing in 32 sports.
Compiled by staff writer
Pictured above: The Team SA kits.
Image source: TuksSport/X
