Forget Vice President Gilbert Ssekandi’s “coat of many colours.” Uganda is finally making the right step in the fashion direction. Our team at the Rio 2016 Olympics stunned even the commentator who said Ï actually love the jacket,” as Team Uganda was introduced at the opening ceremony on Friday night.
Minutes later world media was praising Uganda’s red jackets with boldly striped lapels. Canadian Publication The Globe & Mail named Uganda among the top seven best dressed teams at the games.
“Only a hint of flash was needed on these uniforms – bright red blazers were decorated with boldly striped lapels,” the newspaper wrote.
Uganda shared the fashion props with Aruba, Benin, Cameroon, Cook Islands, Ivory Coast and Poland.
Uganda’s flag bearer at the ceremony was swimmer 19-year-old Joshua Ekirikubinza Tibatemwa.