Top 10 Paris Olympics opening ceremony uniforms Ft. Mongolia

The Paris Olympics 2024 are ready to kick off in ten days in the serene French capital. Nations around the world have finalized their preparations for the event, ensuring everything is in place, including, equipment and uniforms. Amid the buzz of the Paris Games, Team Mongolia has caught the attention of the sports world for its eye-catching uniform for the opening ceremony of the competition.

An estimated 206 nations are participating in the Paris event, and all have their unique way of representing their culture, especially through their opening ceremony attire.

Paris Olympics: Top 10 nations with the best opening ceremony uniforms

#10 Spain

Spain's athletes will be sporting red and white uniforms at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The men's uniforms will feature cream-colored trousers and a button-up white shirt. In contrast, the women's uniforms will pair the same button-up shirt with long skirts in shades of red, yellow, orange, and white, replacing the trousers.

The attire has been designed by the Spanish sportswear brand, Joma. Reportedly, their uniforms have been crafted from sustainable fabrics such as recycled polyester.

#9 Italy

For the opening Paris opening ceremony, the European nation has chosen the blue color for their uniforms, and the phrase "W ITALIA" represents the country's rich fashion and athletic history. Their apparel has been designed by one of the nation's biggest luxury fashion houses, Armani.

Armani has designed the sports outfits for Team Italy under its EA7 range. Athletes will be given tee shirts, sweatshirts, and polo shirts along with EA7 footwear for the ceremony.

#8 South Korea

South Korean athletes will be seen in blue and white jackets paired with black trousers at the inaugural event. Reportedly, the inspiration behind the colors is said to be their traditional art of "Sumukhwa," aka ink-and-wash painting.

Their dresses for the Paris Olympics have been crafted by North Face. Among the characteristics of their uniforms are improved cooling, lightweight design, and water resistance.

#7 Japan

Another Asian nation on the list is Japan, and they opted for the sunrise red color, and the dresses will have a YAGASURI graphic to showcase their perseverance and vigor at the opening celebration of the French Games.

The sports apparel giant Asics has designed these kits, and they have kept sustainability and comfort as their top priorities to ensure the athletes' well-being.

#6 Indonesia

Indonesia will be heading to the Paris Olympics with its athletes wearing a balanced, striking red and white outfit. The color scheme has significance as it represents their identity.

T-shirts, shorts, track pants, and jersey-playing kits will be provided to the athletes. The 40-year-old Indonesian designer Didit Hediprasetyo has designed his nation's athletes' kits.

#5 Canada

Canada has chosen the dark red color for their uniforms for the commencement festivities, their uniforms have some impeccable features. The jackets presented to the athletes will have a customized kangaroo pouch for the packable rain poncho.

The Canadian players' outfits are courtesy of Lululemon, which has also made sure that the designs can withstand the French climate.

#4 Great Britain

Great Britain has come up with a new logo to give equal credit to all four nations of the United Kingdom. The English rose symbolizes England, the thistle for Scotland, the shamrock for Ireland, and the daffodil for Wales.

British athletes will be donning blue and white bomber jackets paired with an open-necked polo shirt. Oxford trousers with Union Jack tape waistbands will complete the look for the Paris Games launch ceremony. They have once again collaborated with the English label Ben Sherman to provide the best fit for their athletes for the Paris Olympics.

#3 United States

The United States has chosen a striped shirt and denim pants with a blazer that has white and red accents to represent the American flag. The blazer will also have the Olympic team emblem on the right and the polo horse motif on the left.

The US has once again teamed up with their long-time design partner, Ralph Lauren, to prepare their players' uniforms.

#2 France

In addition to providing the best amenities to the participating nations, the host country has ensured that their athletes look their best in matching suits at the kickoff event.

Their single-breasted navy blazer will have a shawl lapel that comes in burgundy, white, and cerulean colors. The look will be completed with matching trousers. From suits to footwear, everything has been designed by their homegrown brand, Berluti.

#1 Mongolia

Mongolia captured all of the world's attention for its unique dress design for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Their dresses will have the Olympic torch, Nine White Banners, the Paris Olympics emblem, and images of the sun, moon, and mythological Gua-Maral deer.

All of these motifs are embroidered into their ensemble with a golden thread. Michel & Amazonka took on the responsibility of creating one of the best uniforms in Olympic history.