At the Tokyo Olympics, Latvian athletes will wear the manufacturer’s “Nike” uniforms, which use a mixture of different materials with the aim of making costumes more environmentally friendly, while providing athletes with even greater comfort, unrestricted freedom of movement.
The new molds are made of polyester made from recycled plastic bottles, recycled nylon, and rubber and fabric scraps. In fact, all equipment is made from 100% recycled materials.
Latvian athletes in Nike suits will start in all upcoming competitions, but in the Olympic Games they will have competition forms from this brand.
Rainers Tops, a representative of Viva Sport Ltd., the official distributor in the Baltics, explains: “Always something new and innovative is created before the Olympics, and this year’s Olympics in Tokyo are no exception. Our leading athletes already know that Nike uses the most innovative and advanced technology to provide the best equipment. The new shapes are more breathable, lighter and more flexible, and the visual aspect is important – they have a specific stripe pattern that gives visual dynamics to each athlete’s movement. ”
It should be noted that this year’s new shapes are made of a completely new Nike Dri-FIT Aeroswift technology material, which helps athletes regulate sweat and feel even more comfortable. Dri-Fit is a unique fabric design that provides body support and natural body ventilation throughout the fabric. An amazing design has been created that changes during movement and transforms the static shades of the fabric into dynamic shades. The new material is designed to be even more breathable and at the same time 25% more flexible, ensuring full adaptation to the athlete’s needs during movements.
Nike’s lead designer John Hoke emphasizes that these shapes are the most sustainable clothing the company has ever created. In his turn, the Secretary General of the Latvian Athletics Union Dmitrijs Milkevics points out: “The continuation of our cooperation with Nike is based on several factors. One of them is the successful cooperation so far and the athletes’ feedback on the quality, variety and modern production technologies of sportswear. The comfort of athletes in national competitions is important to us, so we are glad that we continue to be together with one of the world’s leading sportswear brands. We look forward to the Tokyo Olympics and the participation of our athletes in the new design launches. ”
The new forms have also been tried by several athletes. Laura Ikauniece, the Latvian record holder in heptathlon, will not start in Tokyo this year, but she is satisfied with the design and functionality of the new uniforms: “The Latvian national team form is associated with the colors of our flag. We carry the name and flag of our country in the world, and that is our identity. It is important that the uniform is not only beautiful, but also functional and suitable for the needs of the athlete. ”
Jānis Višķers, a long-distance runner, emphasizes that wearing the Latvian national team uniform is always like a holiday: “Starting the Latvian national team form is a very special moment for me, because I can only experience it a few times in my career. In addition, when running long distances, it is especially important for me that the shape breathes and is suitable for my goals, allows me to move freely. ”
Meanwhile, heptathlonist Kristīne Blažēvica, the third place winner of the NCAA Student Championship in 2021: “Going to the start and putting on the Latvian national team, I feel confident, strong and honored to represent my country.”
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