Weightlifting giant David Liti turned his hand to modelling as New Zealand's Olympic athletes gave a sneak peek as to what they will be wearing at next year's Tokyo Games. Thursday night's New Zealand Olympic Gala in Auckland saw members of the team unveil their Olympic village and podium-wear that the world will see in Japan next July. GETTY IMAGES Weightlifter David Liti hauls up Arun Panchia and Hayden Wilde in the newly-unveiled New Zealand Olympic team uniform. The NZOC described the kit as: "The silver fern remains at the heart of the New Zealand Team uniform for Tokyo 2020. Equestrian champion Sir Mark Todd was honoured with a gift of pounamu to acknowledge his contribution to the New Zealand team between 1984 and his retirement earlier this year.

Source: Stuff December 05, 2019 09:11 UTC