All about Mongolia’s stunning Olympic uniforms that have attracted global ‘eyes’

The country’s national uniform for the upcoming competition was unveiled earlier this month and has soon attracted global admiration.

Four sets of uniforms were launched, with a traditional Mongolian style, the female athletes’ uniform, the male athletes’ uniform, the female flag bearer’s uniform, and the male flag bearer’s uniform.

They are expected to be worn at the opening and closing ceremonies in Paris.

What the uniforms look like?

The uniforms are calf-length with a high collar and long sleeves. They are decorated with the country’s national colours – blue, red, and white and have symbolic Mongolian symbols and motifs. The Soyombo symbol, a special symbol invented by Zanabazar (17^th-century leader and father of Mongolian art) is also found in the uniform. The Eiffel Tower and the Olympic Flame are also highlighted.

Who designed the uniforms?

The uniforms were designed by Mongolian sisters Michel and Amazonka Chiogalaa. The two are known for their previous designs of the Mongolian team’s official outfits for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics as well as the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Their designs are usually a blend of tradition and modernity, usually adorned with national symbols and colours.

According to them, there at two main models for the athletes. Each set was made within an average of 20 hours in 6 steps, according to the sisters.

Here are photos of the designs shared by the Chiogalaa sisters

Why social media is buzzing

The Mongolian Olympic uniforms have attracted a lot of eyes on social media platforms including X, Tik Tok and Facebook with many fashion and sports commentators expressing admiration for the designs.

Style writer Ryan Yip shared a video viewed over 2 million times, stating "They just won the Olympics before it even started."

Others including design brands have shared photos of the uniform and commended the country’s designs.