Following on from recent controversy over the new England football shirts, Team GB unveils their Olympics kits ahead of this summer's games in Paris.
Team GB have revealed a range of Olympic kits for Paris that should pacify traditionalists featuring Union Jacks. A storm was stoked by some politicians and media pundits earlier this month when Team GB merchandise that had been on sale for months was criticised for adjusting the red, white and blue of the flag.
The branding, though, is exciting, it's vibrant,' British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson told Sky News. He added: 'We're very patriotic and we've got the flag on every item of performance.' The designs were being revealed for the first time in Paris on Thursday - 99 days before the Olympics opening ceremony.
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