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History of Official Uniforms that have Colored the Olympics

Photo by Aflo
Photo by Aflo
Photo by Aflo

The official uniforms that have adorned the opening ceremonies and awards ceremonies of the Olympics have been highly varied. The Japanese uniforms have traditionally evoked strong images with combinations of red and white, but a variety of colors have been used, particularly for the Winter Games. For the first time, we have brought together in a single exhibition all of the official uniforms worn at the eight Summer Games and nine Winter Games since 1991, when the JOC became independent from the Japan Amateur Sports Association (currently the Japan Sport Association). The first session features the Winter Games in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Chamonix Olympic Winter Games held in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France starting on January 25, 1924. The second session will feature the Summer Games in advance of the 33rd Olympic Games, which will be held in Paris, France for the first time in 100 years just seven months from now. Just as the Japanese Olympic Delegation evolved into Team Japan, visitors can review the history of past Games while envisioning the official uniforms that will be work at the upcoming 2024 Games in Paris. Venue: WELCOME SALON on the first floor of the Japan Olympic Museum Organized by: Japanese Olympic Committee Dates: January 23 – April 14, 2024 First Session: January 23 – February 25, 2024 Second Session: February 27 – April 14 Note: Some of the works on display will be changed for the second session.