Olympic history made: Refugee team revealed for Rio 2016 Games
By James MastersUpdated 1442 GMT (2242 HKT) June 3, 2016
Competing under the Olympic flag, the six male and four female athletes will walk into the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium ahead of host country Brazil.
"These refugees have no home, no team, no flag, no national anthem," IOC president Thomas Bach said.
"We will offer them a home in the Olympic Village together with all the athletes of the world. The Olympic anthem will be played in their honor and the Olympic flag will lead them into the stadium.
Refugees carried the Olympic Flame. Now they will compete at Rio 2016. Team Refugees announced in Switzerland today!
— UN Refugee Agency June 3, 2016
"This will be a symbol of hope for all the refugees in our world, and will make the world better aware of the magnitude of this crisis," Bach added.
"These refugee athletes will show the world that despite the unimaginable tragedies that they have faced, anyone can contribute to society through their talent, skills and strength of the human spirit."
The United Nations' refugee agency said it was "very inspired" by the creation of the historic team. It said the global number of refugees, asylum seekers and displaced peoples had continually risen since the 59.5 million recorded at the end of 2014.
"Having had their sporting careers interrupted, these high-level refugee athletes will finally have the chance to pursue their dreams," UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said in a statement.
"Their participation in the Olympics is a tribute to the courage and perseverance of all refugees in overcoming adversity and building a better future for themselves and their families."
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回覆刪除This news touch me very much! The team gives refugees not only a home but also a hope. Those athletes can change their living condition and have a goal to work for not just stay in refugee camps. Moreover, the revealing of this team also remind us there still are many refugees needing our help.
回覆刪除I am so proud of them><The refugees are not afraid anything and show their courage in Olympics. When they need help, we can give them help we can afford.I think we should pay more attention on them and give them much love.
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