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Saudi Attire at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Saudi Attire at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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The Saudi Attire at the Paris 2024 Olympics refers to the outfit worn by Saudi athletes during the opening ceremony of the thirty-third Summer Olympic Games, Paris 2024.

Selection of the Saudi attire design for Paris 2024

The designs for the Saudi delegation's attire at the opening ceremony of the thirty-third Summer Olympic Games, Paris 2024, were selected through a national competition organized by the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Saudi designers from across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in designing and producing the delegation's outfits. Following a competitive process involving 128 competing male and female designers, the designs by Saudi designer Alia al-Salmi were chosen. Her creations included thobe and Bisht for men, along with the bright patterns of al-Nashal dress for women, reflecting the great pride all Saudi athletes carry for their homeland and cultural roots on the global stage.

Features of the Saudi attire at Paris 2024

The Saudi attire, consisting of the Thobe, Bisht, and Shemagh for men, and the bright patterns of al-Nashal dress for women, stood out during the opening ceremony with designs and motifs reflecting the Kingdom's rich heritage and cultural identity. The Saudi representatives wore this attire during the parade of participating countries, and Saudi male and female athletes earned applause from the audience as they entered the waters of the Seine River, admired for their attire.