Paris Olympics 2024: Malaysia tells fans angry over ‘cheap-looking’ kit to design it themselves

Malaysian Olympic chiefs have hit back at flak over their athletes’ kit for next month’s Paris Games, telling critics: Do it yourself next time.

Unveiled over the weekend, the gold-themed outfits with tiger stripe designs were meant to reflect Malaysia’s relentless pursuit for gold medals, according to sports officials.

But they have been criticised by some, with fans online branding the designs “ugly” and “cheap-looking”.

“I spoke to Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president,” chef de mission Hamidin Mohamad Amin was quoted as saying by The Star newspaper.

“He agreed that we will open to the fans to come up with the design next time.

“We will choose the best design and give the winner a prize.”