Australian athletes competing at Tokyo 2020 and the next two Youth Olympic Games will wear kit provided by ASICS ©AOC

Australian athletes competing at Tokyo 2020 and the next two Youth Olympic Games will wear kit provided by ASICS after the global company signed a deal with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC).

The Japanese manufacturer will provide sports competition and training apparel as well as casual leisure wear and footwear for Australian competitors at Buenos Aires 2018, the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne and Tokyo 2020.

The partnership between ASICS and the AOC was announced at the organisation's Annual General Meeting in Sydney.

AOC President John Coates claimed the deal had been struck after he made an initial approach to the company during a visit to the Japanese capital last December.

The deal between the AOC and ASICS was announced by President John Coates ©Getty Images
The deal between the AOC and ASICS was announced by President John Coates ©Getty Images

"I am very pleased to announce and welcome ASICS as our new Olympic Sponsor in the competition, training and village apparel and footwear category for our teams for the Youth Olympic Games later this year and the 2020 Olympics," Coates said.

"This followed an approach I made while in Tokyo last December and will see the host team, Japan, Australia and Uruguay as the only teams outfitted in this prestigious brand in Tokyo."

The deal represents the first time the multinational corporation have partnered with the AOC.

"The AOC is excited to welcome ASICS on board as an official team partner for the first time in Australian Olympic history," added AOC chief executive Matt Carroll.

"ASICS will play an important role in providing uniforms for our future Olympic teams and it seems even more fitting that Australia will represent a brand that was founded by the host nation, Japan.

"I am sure our athletes will be proud to wear ASICS as they represent Australia on the Olympic stage."