The Olympic Federation of Ireland unveiled the official kit that will be worn by Team Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday night, coinciding with a Team Ireland Olympic special on the Late Late Show.
The Irish team will be wearing a range of adidas training apparel, village and competition wear, that is provided through the OFI partnership with Irish sportswear wholesaler McKeever Sports.
In line with the athlete-centric focus, members of the Irish team were involved with finalising designs for the kit by utilising the adidas mi Team portal.
“It is with immense pride that McKeever Sport took on responsibility for preparing the athlete’s apparel and footwear for the Games,” said Managing Director Padraic McKeever.
“We understand the attention to detail that elite athletes have across all levels of performance, and we are really honoured to play a role in the team effort in preparing Team Ireland for a memorable Games.”
“This has been an exciting journey for Team Ireland, working extensively with McKeever Sports, adidas, our NGBs and importantly, our athletes,” said Deputy Chef de Mission Gavin Noble.
“Olympic kit is a very important part of the overall experience, pieces that are well and truly earned. It gave me great satisfaction that lots of our athletes were involved, with many making final design choices. From fabric to fit, travel to the podium. We are looking forward to representing Ireland on the biggest stage of them all, styled as Team Ireland Olympians.”
“As athletes, it is important that every element of our preparation is done to the highest level. It has been a real pleasure to be part of this process of designing the kit that Team Ireland will wear proudly in Tokyo,” said Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan.
“It is always a really special moment when you get the bag and kit for the Olympic Games,” added Modern Pentathlete Natalya Coyle.
“Heading into my third Olympics, that moment will still be as exciting, and it was a great experience being part of the process in helping with the final designs to the kit.”
The Olympic Games in Tokyo will see one of Ireland’s largest teams head to Tokyo, with 69 spots already secured across twelve sports. The kit reveal was attended by Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, Modern Pentathlete Natalya Coyle, Hockey Player Nicci Daly, and Marathon Runner Paul Pollock. McClenaghan and Coyle were also involved in the final stages of garment and colour choices on the adidas mi team portal, alongside Hockey Player Hannah Matthews and Race Walker Brendan Boyce.
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