Krasnaya Poloyana, Sochi (Russia): With one day to go for the Olympic Winter Games to be declared open, there is anticipation about what the ceremonial dress of each national team is going to be.

The Indian athletes, Shiva Keshavan, Nadeem Iqbal and Himanshu Thakur will be walking under the IOC Flag.

Uncertainties compelled the athletes to organise uniforms from the available resources in their closest proximity.

To honour India in the best possible way he can, Shiva will be wearing a subtle combination of traditional meets modern.
A unique woven Ski jacket styled from Himalayan wool and a woollen cap with hand woven patterns typical of the Manali Valley has been prepared for Shiva. The image pays a subtle tribute to the high Himalayan mountain shepherds symbolising the preservation of cultural roots.
This is paired with black warm pants and a rust-orange muffler to form the ceremonial dress of the now 5 time Olympian and 2 time Asian Champion. The Jacket has the emblematic 5 Olympic rings in the back, and has been crafted close to La Plagne in France by Jonathan and Fletcher, specialists in textile development, who have also manufactured Shiva's Olympic race suit.

"We are proud to be marching under the IOC Flag. It represents the highest levels of ethics, FairPlay and sportsmanship. I would like to thank IOC for this opportunity,"

USA is geared up to walk in uniforms designed for the 230 member team by Ralph Lauren, Italy walks with Emporio Armani and Team Great Britain with Adidas.

Germany has opted for a colourful skiing outfit designed by Bogner, Adidas and Sioux, while Sweden has chosen their successful high-street label, H&M, to create a patriotic outfit with their national flag colours (blue and yellow). Mexico is represented by sole skier Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe, arguably the most colourful personality at the Games, who has been hitting the slopes in a Mariarchi printed outfit.

Russia is doing a melange of local flavours and colours to showcase its intrinsic design styles.