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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 05: Flag bearer Michael Phelps of the United States leads the U.S. Olympic Team during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 05: Flag bearer Michael Phelps of the United States leads the U.S. Olympic Team during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
As the Tokyo Olympics 2020 gets closer, many are getting excited about their respective countries. And actor and model, Kim Kardashian West has sent her words of encouragement to the Team USA that is set to compete at the Olympics.
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Michael Phelps of the United States carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
A video message from Kim Kardashian was posted on the Team USA Twitter handle. Kim holds great admiration for her fellow American Olympians and wanted to give her words of encouragement to them and called their journeys ‘resilient’ and ‘inspiring’.
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“Hi Team USA it’s Kim Kardashian West, and I just wanted to give you guys a little bit of encouragement. You guys are so resilient, you are so inspiring,” Kim said.
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Simone Biles wears a necklace displaying the Olympic rings. Picture taken June 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
Kim Kardashian on the hardships in the lead up to Tokyo Olympics 2020
Moreover, Kim also acknowledged the tough circumstances the athletes are in. Not to forget that the Olympics were supposed to happen last year. And now with this year, there are several restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic and there won’t be any fans either.
“And I can only imagine what a crazy, you know, year it’s been with you guys thinking that you guys were gonna compete last year, and with all the changes and all of the COVID restrictions, I can only imagine how challenging this time is. So I just want you to know everyone back at home, loves you guys so much for supporting you we’re cheering for you. Go Team USA,”?Kim added.
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We ?? the support, @KimKardashian. ?? #GoTeamUSA pic.twitter.com/TTj3tMgSZW
? Team USA (@TeamUSA) July 16, 2021
Kim Kardashian’s brand, ‘SKIMS’ has partnered with Team USA to design loungewear for Tokyo-bound athletes. She took great pride in working with the Olympians, as she had fond memories of cheering and getting inspired by the Olympians from the yesteryears. The limited-edition collection for the Team USA products is on early access sale at the SKIMS official website.
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The Olympics is set to begin officially on 23rd but some events like women’s soccer will begin on the 21st. USA has sent over 613 athletes making it their econd-largest Olympic contingent.
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