Hit or miss? Team SA’s Olympics kits get mixed reactions [video]
Like it or loathe it? Take a look at Team South Africa's kits for the Paris Olympics, which kick off this weekend...
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Brandon Valjalo, a skateboarder representing South Africa at the Summer Olympics, has shown his followers the country’s official kits.
The sporting event takes place in Paris from 26 July to 11 August.
Maxed – the Mr Price sports brand – is the official sponsor of Team South Africa.
OLYMPICS KIT UNVEIL – LIKE IT OR LOATHE IT?
On his TikTok account, Brandon Valjalo showcased the various kits he would wear as part of Team South Africa at the Olympics.
Like other national sports, the kit features SA’s green and gold colours.
According to Mr Price Sport – whose brand Maxed is the official sponsor – the kit features the “Maxed Elite benefits.”
They include “wickable fabric to keep our athletes dry and comfortable, performance stretch fabric for maximum ease of movement, and stylish beyond measure.”
@brandonvaljalo THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS ARE ONLY 7 DAYS AWAY LETS GET IT TEAM SOUTH AFRICA
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The Olympics kit comprises of various looks, ranging from full tracksuits to shorts and vests, and socks in the colours of the South African flag.
One look – presumably for the opening ceremony features black trouser pants, a white formal shirt, and a beige blazer.
In the comments section, South Africans had varying opinions on the kits.
Some were not happy with the choice of designer.
Spitfire posted: ‘“Team USA has Nike, Ralph Lauren and Skims. Mr Price doesn’t respect us as a nation.”
Ayanda Anzania commented: “They could’ve used Maxhosa or Thebe Magugu, who have done athleisure before.”
Others were impressed by the look and quality.
Qhawe Makhaye commented: “Probably one of the best kits I’ve seen in a long time!”. While CapMystere added: “I’m not even athletic, and I want all of these.”
TEAM SOUTH AFRICA: WHAT TO EXPECT
Team South Africa will compete at the Olympics in various sports categories. They include:
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Diving 0
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Judo
- Rowing
- Rugby sevens
- Skateboarding
- Sport climbing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Wrestling
The Olympics can be watched via SABC 1, SABC 2, and SABC 3 TV channels. Meanwhile, DSTV will air a comprehensive coverage of the Olympics, with nine channels, including a dedicated Olympic news channel, reports My Broadband.
GREEN AND GOLD
According to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), SA’s sports colours are green, gold, and white.
The colours were first adopted by the Olympic committee in 1903 at the games in London.
SA predominantly wears a bottle-green with gold or yellow piping, while Australia uses the same colours in reverse.