Indian swimmer unboxes Paris Olympics 2024 kit in viral video: ‘Dream of every athlete’

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj unboxed his Paris Olympics 2024 kit, which revealed his uniform, other outfits, and footwear.

Published on: Jul 24, 2024, 10:05:52 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Paris is hosting the Summer Olympics this year. Though scheduled from July 26 to August 11, some events will occur before the official opening ceremony. Ahead of the beginning of this mega event, social media is buzzing with excitement, and people are flooding the platforms with various posts, including shares from the athletes themselves. Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj shared one such post. He posted a video of him unboxing the official kit for the event.

The image shows Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj unboxing his Paris Olympics 2024 kit. (Instagram/@srihari33)

“Paris Olympics 2024 Kit Unboxing,” the Olympian wrote. The video opens with him placing two suitcases with the Puma logo on them on a table. Then, one by one, he goes on to show his ceremonial attire, other outfits, uniform, footwear, and accessories. The official Instagram page dedicated to the Indian Olympic Association also reshared the video of Srihari Nataraj.

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Take a look at the video by the swimmer here:

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A post shared by Srihari Nataraj (@srihari33)

Since being shared, the video has collected nearly 1.7 lakh views and counting. The share has further accumulated over 13,000 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.

What did Instagram users say about this video?

“Looking good,” praised an Instagram user. “Best wishes for the Olympics,” added another. Several others expressed the same sentiment.

While a third commented, “Wow, awesome kit,” a fourth wrote, “It is a dream come true.” A few also reacted to the post using fire or heart emoticons.

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Srihari Nataraj first participated in the Olympics in Tokyo 2020 in Men's 100m Backstroke. In addition to Nataraj, Dhinidhi Desinghu will also participate in the Paris quadrennial event.

What are your thoughts on the video of the athlete unboxing the Paris Olympics 2024 kit?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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