Sri Lanka 3rd best Paris Olympics opening ceremony outfit

28 Jul, 2024

The outfits worn by the Sri Lanka team at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, was rated the 3rd best by the popular Sports Illustrated magazine.

Sports Illustrated is the leading sports magazine in the U.S and the online edition listed the 11 best Opening Ceremony outfits for the 2024 Paris Olympics featuring some of the top brands and designers in the world.

The outfits for the Sri Lanka team at the opening ceremony were designed by LOVI Ceylon.

“The Sri Lanka Opening Ceremony fits are inspired by the look of the 19th-centuray royal court, and the details are hand embroidererd,” Sports Illustrated said.

Sports Illustrated said the Mongolian team had the best outfits at the opening ceremony following by Mexico and then Sri Lanka.

The tunics of the Mongolian team were reportedly handcrafted, taking around 20 hours each. The vests include symbolism deeply entrenched in Mongolian culture. (Colombo Gazette)

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