Sky: "Team SA's Olympic kit revealed at the Cradle of Humankind"
Olympics, here we come...
All eyes are on South African athletes as we gear up for the Paris Olympics. Sky Tshabalala, East Coast Breakfast's sports lead, shared the exclusive scoop LIVE from this unveiling.
The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic, and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) and their apparel partner, Mr Price Sport, revealed the kit that will be worn by our athletes at the global event on Tuesday night.
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The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in Maropeng was the perfect setting for this powerful unveiling. This location is the inspiration behind the designs, which feature a number of South African landmarks, as well as the natural flora and fauna found in the South African landscape.
Take a look here:
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The Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26th to August 11th, hosting 10,500 athletes who will compete across 329 events. Following the Olympics, the Paralympics are set to be held from August 28th to September 8th, showcasing 4,400 athletes participating in 549 events.
As reported by Team SA: "The Paris 2024 Games promise to be spectacular. With this drive for inspiration, the Mr Price Sport design team embarked on creating a South Africa-inspired Maxed Elite collection of daily wear and technical gear. The design inspiration has also been incorporated into the opening ceremony clothing, which was all made locally in KwaZulu-Natal."
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Sky Tshabalala was blown away by the camaraderie and pride shown at this event. We can't wait to bring you the latest on these SA athletes. Stay tuned.
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