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  • From the ugliest to the most stylish, the cheapest to the most innovative, the uniforms to be worn by the Mongolian team at the Paris Olympics have taken social media by storm.

  • Many are praising the look, with one admirer saying the country should immediately be awarded gold for coming up with the best outfit.

  • Designed by Mongolian fashion brand Nikel and Amazonka, the country's 32 athletes will sport the intricate outfits during ceremonies to open and close the Games in the French capital.

  • Some even said the design puts other nations' outfits to shame.

  • The Mongolian uniforms stand in stark contrast to China's opening ceremony outfits, which have been called, quote, sexist and ugly.

  • Malaysia's, quote, cheap-looking travel kit also came under fire, prompting a redesign.

  • The country later unveiled what it called a, quote, fiercer-looking design for its Olympic athletes.

  • Malaysia is due to unveil the uniform design for the official ceremony.

From the ugliest to the most stylish, the cheapest to the most innovative, the uniforms to be worn by the Mongolian team at the Paris Olympics have taken social media by storm.

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