Chapter 1
Breaking the mold with pioneering statements of rebellion
Chapter 2
Cultural pride on the global stage
Chapter 3
The sneaker as a canvas of personal storytelling
Chapter 4
Technological armor and futuristic design
Ch 2 · Cultural pride on the global stage
adidas Lucha Libre Sacred Masks
Lose your mask in a wager of honor and pride, And that sacred identity stays cast aside.
adidas This all black uniform combines the legendary kaponga fern, which guided forest travelers, with the Haka war dance on the pitch.
Quiz
What is the Māori name for the silver fern featured on the New Zealand rugby jersey?
Quiz
In what year did the New Zealand rugby team first officially adopt the silver fern on their uniform?
adidas Her heavy fabric hijab inspired major brands to design lightweight, breathable athletic hijabs.
Quiz
Which Olympic Games marked Ibtihaj Muhammad's historic barrier-breaking performance?
Quiz
In which sport did Ibtihaj Muhammad win an Olympic bronze medal while wearing her hijab?
Fun Fact
Māori rugby haka: The New Zealand All Blacks perform the 'Kapa o Pango' haka, a war dance specifically composed for the team in 2005.
Quiz
In which city's Olympic opening ceremony did Senegal showcase their brilliant wax-print garments?
Quiz
What traditional West African garment did Senegal's athletes wear at the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony?
Glossary
bisht (noun)
A traditional men's cloak worn in the Arab world for special occasions and prestigious events. Lionel Messi wore this ceremonial robe while lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022.
A traditional men's cloak worn in the Arab world for special occasions and prestigious events. Lionel Messi wore this ceremonial robe while lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022.
Quiz
What is the high-stakes lucha libre match called where a wrestler risks losing their mask?
Quiz
In which decade did the tradition of colorful masks in Mexican lucha libre begin to emerge?