On June 24, 2024, the Olympic Council of Malaysia unveiled the official attire for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The attire was met with controversy from the public due to its "cheap-looking" design.[1]
Background
editThe unveiling ceremony was held at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur.[2]
Controversy
editThe controversy started in the comments on social media from the OCM posting on the official attire's unveiling. One of the commenters asked if it was designed by a schoolkid.[3] Others said that were not pleased that they were revealed on mannequins.[4] Some of the public used artificial intelligence to come up with other designs.[5]
Aftermath
editThe OCM said that they will ask the public to design the 2028 Summer Olympics.[4] A new attire was introduced based by the feedback from the previous attire.[6][7][8] The new attire was created for only 25 athletes taking part in the games.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Paris Olympics 2024: Malaysia agrees to redesign official kit after widespread ridicule". South China Morning Post. 28 June 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ ""Who approved this design?" - Malaysia's 2024 Olympic Paris attires draws flak online". The Sun. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ ""Did a schoolkid design this?" – M'sians aren't Impressed by Official Contingent Attire for Olympic Paris 2024". World of Buzz. 24 June 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "M'sian Olympic kit launch draws flak". Borneo Bulletin. 28 June 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Malaysians Come Up With "Better" Designs After Official Olympics Attire Draws Flak". SAYS. 26 June 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Malaysia unveils 'fiercer-looking' Olympic kit design after criticism, apology over 'cheap-looking' outfits". CNA. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "New "More Striking Tiger Stripe Design" Attire for 2024 Olympic M'sian Contingent Unveiled After Backlash". World of Buzz. 2 July 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "OCM, Yonex to introduce 'improved version' of Malaysia's Paris Olympic attire". New Strait Times. 28 June 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.