The I-O-C says the ten athletes will act as a symbol of hope for refugees worldwide and bring global attention to the magnitude of the refugee crisis.
Refugee team to debut at Rio Olympics
Fireworks behind the Olympic rings in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Source: AAP
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a Refugee Olympic team for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Image: Fireworks behind the Olympic rings in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AAP)
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