The improvements come after the original design came under fire for being "ugly", uninspired or outdated.
The improvements come after the original design came under fire for being"ugly", uninspired or outdated.The reworked look featured more prominent tiger stripes in black and yellow on both sides of the jacket.
Yonex Sunrise Malaysia - the official attire sponsor for the Malaysian contingent for the past 10 years - had given the council special permission to print and produce the jackets with different manufacturer fabrics. Malaysia's Olympic attire, as well as the unveiling of the outfits for the Paris Games, has been widely criticised. The unveiling of the full line on Jun 23 - which included tracksuits, polo shirts and T-shirts - was also done with mannequins, prompting unhappiness among some sports fans.
to better bring out the tiger motif on the jackets. The council's logo would also be revised to better reflect the Malaysian flag.
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