The Turkish National Paralympic Committee (TMPK) announced that they will take action to redesign the outfits that national athletes will wear at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony. The committee stated that the outfits should be reviewed in order to ensure the best representation of the athletes.
The written statement made by the Paralympic Committee emphasized that the opening ceremonies were a cultural feast, and drew attention to the fact that countries participated in this visual event with clothing that reflected their own identities. It was stated that many countries, especially from the United States to Mongolia, from France to Italy, participated in the opening ceremonies in traditional clothing.
It was stated that the outfits prepared for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games caused public criticism, and it was emphasized that a more careful process would be followed to prevent this situation from occurring at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony. The committee stated that the new outfits would be designed as soon as possible, keeping the rights and comfort of the athletes at the forefront.
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held on August 28, and the Turkish National Paralympic Committee will be ready with new uniforms for the best representation of the athletes.
