No Rest For OCM – Malaysians Not Showing Love Over Collaboration With Skechers For Olympics 2024
The reason behind the outrage is that many claim Skechers should be boycotted.
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Once again, the Olympic Council Malaysia (OCM) is facing backlash from Malaysians after they announced their collaboration with Skechers, a footwear company.
Skechers announced that it will be the official footwear for the Malaysian contingent in the Paris Olympics 2024.
This is the first time Skechers will be collaborating with OCM.
“In its first partnership with the Olympic Council of Malaysia, Skechers aims to empower athletes with unmatched comfort and support as they embark on their ‘Road to Gold’ journey to Olympic glory,” said Skechers during the unveiling of the footwear, as reported by Says.
Skechers Malaysia will supply 100 pairs of high-performance shoes to the complete delegation of Malaysian athletes to help them in Paris.
Skechers sebagai penaja rasmi kasut kontinjen Malaysia ke Olimpik Paris 2024!@ASTROARENA #GoForGold pic.twitter.com/ORNYC7NtHq
— Fariha Razak (@farihaarazak) July 4, 2024
In a photo of the unveiling, present were OCM secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib, OCM Chef de Mission Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin and national diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri.
Reactions
Once this news hit social media platforms, many condemned OCM for their decision to collaborate with Skechers.
Many claimed that Skechers is being boycotted because its president Michael S Greenberg once posted pro-Israel content on his Instagram page.
However, the post cannot be found.
They expressed the sentiment that Skechers should be boycotted.
Apa ni tak tahu isu semasa ke apa.
— ًِ (@bckupacc99) July 4, 2024
Bodo nyaaaa skechers kan support israelllllll
— nia 🍉🕊️ (@b4byni4) July 4, 2024
Kalau xdpt gold medal tahu dh knp..sbb support israel🤭
— arrabella bella (@ArrabellaBella) July 4, 2024
Meanwhile, one person asked what other brands could sponsor Malaysian athletes in the Olympics 2024.
Okey kalau memarah, cuba cadangkan satu brand yang boleh jadi penaja rasmi. Go!
— babycarrot (@boyyyyyy____) July 4, 2024
Some suggested local brands such as Voltra and Makerz.
Voltra ade. Makerz ade utk jln jln lepas game.
— Hai👋🏽 (@HaiToYouToo) July 4, 2024
Voltra, local brand pic.twitter.com/W0fTsVwISU
— arifakib (@arifakib1) July 4, 2024
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