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South Korea Unveils Zika-Proof Olympic Uniforms
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAPRIL 27, 2016, 11:16 A.M. E.D.T.
SEOUL, South Korea ? South Korea's Olympic committee on Wednesday unveiled Zika-proof uniforms complete with mosquito repellent it says will help protect athletes from the virus at this year's games in Rio de Janeiro.
Mosquito-repellent chemicals were added to the outfits, which all include long pants, long-sleeved shirts and jackets. The uniforms will be worn by athletes during ceremonies, training and at the athletes' village, the Korean Olympic Committee said.
The committee said it couldn't make changes to the uniforms worn during competition because of strict rules and performance concerns, although athletes will be allowed to use anti-mosquito spray during competition.
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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/27/sports/olympics/ap-oly-south-korea-zika-virus.html
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAPRIL 27, 2016, 11:16 A.M. E.D.T.
SEOUL, South Korea ? South Korea's Olympic committee on Wednesday unveiled Zika-proof uniforms complete with mosquito repellent it says will help protect athletes from the virus at this year's games in Rio de Janeiro.
Mosquito-repellent chemicals were added to the outfits, which all include long pants, long-sleeved shirts and jackets. The uniforms will be worn by athletes during ceremonies, training and at the athletes' village, the Korean Olympic Committee said.
The committee said it couldn't make changes to the uniforms worn during competition because of strict rules and performance concerns, although athletes will be allowed to use anti-mosquito spray during competition.
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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/27/sports/olympics/ap-oly-south-korea-zika-virus.html