Revealed: Official Team India kit for  2020 Tokyo Olympics

With just 50 days left for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) added to the excitement by unveiling Team India's official Olympic kits on Thursday.

The ceremony was attended by many dignitaries, including sports minister Kiren Rijiju, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra. The Indian contingent's chef de mission, BP Baishya, was also present at the launch.

#FIRSTLOOK OF OFFICIAL TEAM INDIA TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC KIT REVEALED!Honourable Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri @KirenRijiju unveiled it today. Here are some glimpses of the jersey launch ceremony.#JeetengeOlympics @WeAreTeamIndia @RijijuOffice pic.twitter.com/1k2kBZgRWD

— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) June 3, 2021

Olympic-bound athletes in attendance

India's star athletes, such as wrestler Bajrang Punia and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, were in attendance, as were wrestlers Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Sumit Malik and Seema Bisla.

Playback singer Mohit Chauhan kept those present entertained with an inspirational track.

The official kits were unveiled by Kiren Rijiju. Speaking on the occasion, according to TOI, Rijiju said:

"The Olympics is the platform where the best in the world will compete. I hope our athletes will make their best effort and make the country proud by winning medals."

At first look, India's official kits look spectacular. The official kits feature blue as the primary color with splashes of green, saffron and white. One of the kits is primarily white in colour.

Video of the launch event

SAI also shared a livestream of the event on their official page. The recording can be viewed below:

The official sponsor of the kits is the sportswear and sports equipment company Li-Ning. Meanwhile, the ceremonial kits are being sponsored by Indian fashion retailer Raymond.

IOA Chief Batra, while speaking at the event, also said that there will be a lot of emphasis on safety protocols and the health of all Indian athletes at the Games..

The countdown begins

The 50-day countdown for the Games has now begun. Earlier today, India's PM Narendra Modi has also had a virtual interaction with Kiren Rijiju and Co. to take stock of India's preparations for the Olympics.

Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji reviewed India’s preparations on the occasion of 50 Days to Tokyo Olympics. He said, "The wishes of 135 crore Indians will be with our youngsters who are participating in the Olympics" and called the entire nation to cheer for athletes! pic.twitter.com/v1k2gpXcrB

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 3, 2021

All the Indian athletes who have qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Most of them are currently busy preparing for the quadrennial event and will start leaving for Tokyo soon.