Egyptian Olympic athletes have been handed ‘fake Nike kits', according to a member of Egypt's synchronized swimming team. Yomna Khallaf, 20, stated that she had to buy her own Olympic kit after her national Olympic committee handed out fake Nike gear to participants. “Yes it is. The bags for example have big Nike logo in the front and the zippers are addidas [sic]." Khalaf said. “It's so frustrating that we had to pay extra 2000 pounds to have other proper stuff to wear so that we can look okay not even good." It is believed that the problem took place when the an Olympic Committee chose a vendor for its athletes' training and village wear, only for the latter to receive counterfeit gear. Nike statement Commenting on the issue, a spokesman from Nike said: “Nike was recently made aware that the Egyptian Olympic Committee (EOC) chose a vendor for its athletes' training and village wear who is alleged to have supplied counterfeit footwear and apparel bearing the Nike trademarks. “Nike is highly concerned that if these allegations are true, the athletes will have received products that do not meet Nike's quality standards. "Nike's authorized distributor in Egypt has sent two official communications to the EOC on this issue and no response has been received. "On July 20, 2012, Nike also sent a written communication to the EOC requesting the committee to take immediate action. To date, we have not received a response. “We believe this issue with the EOC is an isolated incident. Nike consistently acts to protect its brand and actively engages with law enforcement agencies and Customs authorities to stop counterfeit product reaching consumers and athletes."
