2024 Malaysia Olympic attire controversy
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
[edit]The unveiling ceremony was held at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur.[2]
Controversy
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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.