THE Malaysian contingent’s official attire for the Paris 2024 Olympics have been improved with a “more striking tiger stripe” design after complaints were received about the previous design being dull and plain.

Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Norza Zakaria said in a statement that criticism of the previous tiger motif design had been addressed. 

The new design features a black background with more distinct and larger yellow tiger stripes on the front and back of the jacket.

The attire also features the OCM logo in the colours of the Jalur Gemilang, the Malaysian flag.  

“OCM believes this new design symbolises the tiger spirit that has become the identity of the Malaysian contingent since it was first introduced at the SEA Games in Manila in 2005.

“OCM hopes that the tiger spirit will inspire the country’s athletes to roar in Paris.

“With this decision, OCM hopes for unwavering support from all Malaysians for all members of the Malaysian contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” he said.

Norza said due to time constraints, OCM had been permitted by the sponsor Yonex Sunrise Malaysia to not display the Yonex or YY logo on both jackets and T-shirts.

“This is because the process for Yonex Sunrise Malaysia to print and provide the official attire requires an agreement between Yonex and the manufacturer as part of the brand’s standard operating procedure.”

He added that OCM was given special permission to produce these jackets using a different manufacturer due to time constraint.

“In this regard, OCM extends its highest gratitude to Yonex Sunrise Malaysia, which has been the official attire sponsor for the Malaysian contingent for 10 years, for their willingness to allow the production of the new official attire using different fabric and design,” he added. – July 2, 2024.