No Patriotism Allowed: Any and All Russia-Related Symbols Banned by IOC
Russian athletes were prohibited from placing national symbols on their uniform.
Here are the requirements of the IOC regarding our uniform: The State Emblem is to be replaced with the Olympic rings the word "Russia" with "Olympic athlete from Russia" and the "RUS" abbreviation with the "OAR". The Team Russia trademark is also prohibited. The words are to be written in English in the most neutral font.
One or two colors of the national flag are allowed unless they form an actual flag. All draft variants are to be approved by the IOC.
ZASPORT, the company that tailors our Olympic uniform said it's ready to make all the necessary changes to the Russian equipment that consists of 72 articles of clothing.
Anastasia Zadorina, lead designer of ZASPORT: "This Friday IOC held a council in Lausanne. We still have the uniform we produced prior to the ban. After the IOC sends us the new design we'll make the necessary adjustments".