The Japanese Olympic and Paralympic committee have unveiled the two official outfits to be worn by Japan's home athletes competing in the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.
Two uniforms, to be worn by the Japanese national team melbers, were unveiled Thursday, the day before the start of the six-month countdown to the start of the Summer Olympics.
Japan's dressage team rider Akane Kuroki flew from Wellington, Florida, to Tokyo for the official unveiling ceremony and to serve as a model of the outfits.
Clothing retailer Aoki Inc. designed the opening ceremony uniforms, which include a classic white blazer, embellished with an emblem featuring the Olympic rings and the Japanese flag, accompanied by red pants or culottes.
The athletes will also wear a second type of ceremonial uniform — a navy blazer and white pants or culottes combination — for other events, such as the delegation’s inaugural ceremony.
"Olympic and Paralympic athletes will wear the same uniforms for the team march during the opening ceremonies at Tokyo’s rebuilt National Stadium. The design is meant to reflect the games’ spirit, values and commitment toward an inclusive society," Japan Times reported.
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