The unveiling of the Kenyan team uniforms for the Tokyo Olympic Games sparked a wave of reactions, highlighting the intersection of sports, design, and social commentary.
On February 6th, the National Olympic Committee released pictures of the kits via their social media page, setting off a flurry of opinions and critiques. Something about social media allows people to be ugly, and this seems to be a global phenomenon.
Social Media Reactions: A Mix of Praise and Criticism
The designs drew a variety of responses, ranging from admiration to outright disapproval. Many could associate the kits with cobwebs and honeycombs. Some claim that the name “KENYA” ” is hardly visible on the fabric and should be clearly seen and dominant.
Amid the negative comments were also some encouraging ones. Some fans praised the 2012 uniform as to have been the best, while some wished the 2016 kits were maintained. Here are some of the comments that were made:
- “Our kit was just ok. Bring back the black Nike jackets and retain our red jackets too, they were unique."
- “No Kenyan athlete is as ugly as those kits. Are Nike out to demoralize our athletes!!"
- “The most pathetic kit it looks like a goal post net."
One fan decided to look it from a different angle and argued that Kenyans need to understand that Nike is sponsoring their athletes to the Olympics and that they have their own designer in Oregon.
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