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Crocs
"); document.write("FYI, the New Zealand team were also issued with Crocs. There was a bit of an uproar about it but the athletes seem to appreciate them, they're cool and comfy apparently!

It's probably just as well Adidas didn't sponsor the SA team, they dressed the Aussies in convict uniforms, go figure.....

http://www.foxsports.com.au/beijing_olympics/beijinggallery/0,27379,5033495-5017127-26,00.html. Gareth"); document.write("
No suprise
"); document.write("Well i just think its an example of how the current South Africa approaches anything on all levels and every field...We surely dont have an perfectionist attitude, heck aslong as things arent completely falling apart well be chuffed. And that attitude will embarrass S.A for all eternity untill we shape up. For example who ever designed our uniforms certainly didnt have performance in mind. The person who thought \"hey lets all wear lime green crocs!\" or gave the ok for them to be worn is an complete idiot. Not only are those shoes ugly but probably 99% useless in any sport. Its just in S.Africa we dont focus on whats really needed we moan about our teams arent that arent \"representative enough\" or we dont have enough officials and coaches of colour or some other argument that is counterproductive and has nothing to do with improving our performance. So thus our focus is simply sidetracked and i blame politics.. Braam"); document.write("
Surpriseeeeee !!!
"); document.write("Why so surprised Thamar ? I believe they spent R11 million on a marketing SA at the olympics which was received in the same light as the clothing........Oh well, history will look back and figure out who can be in charge and who should not be >>>>
hooooohhh hummm ..... steve"); document.write("
Shocking outfits
"); document.write("I have to agree, the lime green crocs were shocking. It seems that whoever got the contract to dress the SA team only bothered to spend 10% of the budget, and keep the rest as profit. It was so disappointing to see the beautiful clothes - traditional and modern - worn by other African teams, and SA walks in with their by-the-way outfits, and eye-searing GREEN shoes! That's just such a lack of national pride - so sad.. Carmen"); document.write("
KIT
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kit
"); document.write("It's embarassing walking around in our kit here at the village!. Beijing athlete"); document.write("
Crocs Suck
"); document.write("Can you imagine training for months and years to get to a prestigious event like the Olympics?
Then a moron organiser who got the job on racial grounds forces the team to wear rubbish in front of the whole world.
This is a reflection on our country and sends a message that we accept this rubbish.
The SA Olympic comity should be fired! We want public hearings to explain this. . Nico"); document.write("
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