Source: CCTV.com

01-17-2007 11:28

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympics

The design competition for a presentation outfit to be worn by Chinese medal winners has been launched. The Chinese athletes will wear the best designed suit at the medals award ceremonies in 2008.

The campaign for the best designed Olympic presentation outfit was launched on Tuesday.

The competition is organized by the Chinese Olympic Committee and Adidas, an official Sportswear Partner of the Beijing Olympic Games. The program aims to select the best suit design from around the world.

The podium wear not only symbolizes an athlete, it represents the country. So the suit must be designed with this in mind. The presentation suit also needs to reflect the sporting spirit of Chinese athletes.

Ma Jilong, director of Sports Equipment Administrative Center, said "The winning design will not only be used in the 2008 Beijing Games, but also be considered as a basic design of future podium wear for Chinese athletes. Through the campaign, we can see the public's ideas on the suit design. We welcome designs from all around the world. After all, the suit will be showcased on the international sports arena."

Gao Min,the diving queen of China who won gold medals in 1988 Seoul Olympics and 1992 Barcelona Games, gives her design suggestion. "I think the color of the suit is very important. The color must characterize Chinese culture. In my opinion, the suit must be stylish and fashionable. Athletes participating in different events should wear different styled suits. " Gao Min said.

Designers need to submit their designs before April the 15th. And the winning design will be announced in early 2008.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan