Samsonite named official luggage sponsor for MY Olympic contingent

Lifestyle bag brand Samsonite Malaysia and the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) is partnering up for the XXXIIII Olympic Games Paris 2024.

As part of the partnership, Samsonite Malaysia will be the official luggage sponsor for the Malaysian Contingent and will be equipping the athletes with its Samsonite Proxis collection. The Proxis Collection comes in three colours: honey gold, black and petrol blue. 

This partnership comes as Samsonite Malaysia aims to empower athletes to focus on their performance, dreams and pride in representing Malaysia. It also serves as a testament to Samsonite Malaysia's belief that greatness is achieved through the collective support of a community. 

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“We are extremely pleased with Samsonite Malaysia’s commitment to support our national athletes through this partnership. The athletes will be provided with suitcases that are an avid traveller’s dream," said OCM secretary general Mohd Nazifuddin.

"This collaboration is a great fit with not only the Malaysian Contingent but the OCM as the sole authority in managing our contingent in various international multi-sports games. Naturally we are confident that this partnership will play an integral role in bolstering the success of our athletes in Paris," he added. 

This initiative, according to a statement seen by A+M, underscores Samsonite Malaysia's commitment to enhancing the travel experience for the national athletes as they embark on their journey to the Olympic Games. 

In addition, the partnership reflects the brand's dedication to supporting the national athletes and represents a deeper commitment to the spirit of athleticism and the enduring pursuit of excellence, it said. 

“Samsonite Malaysia is honoured to partner with OCM to support the Malaysian Contingent on their journey to the XXXIII Olympic Games Paris 2024. We are committed to empowering our athletes and supporting the team with our high performing luggage," said Ambert Khoo, country head of Samsonite Malaysia. 

"This sponsorship is our commitment to support our national athletes as they embark on an unforgettable journey to the XXXIII Olympic Games Paris 2024, as they make our country proud”, added Khoo. 

Meanwhile, footwear brand Skechers Malaysia will be the official footwear for the Malaysian Contingent, marking the brand's first time partnering with the OCM.

Skechers Malaysia will be equipping the Malaysian Contingent with 100 sets of high-performance footwear, with each set including a pair of Skechers Supersonic Max shoes during the flag handing-over ceremony in Malaysia and a pair of Skechers USA Garza Dorado shoes with its slip-in function.

The set also includes a pair of Skechers Work Sure Track Warfell shoes for the prestigious "March-in" Parade of Nations. 

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