٠٠:٠٤:١٥Members of the Olympic Refugee Team in Tokyo spoke to the media at the daily briefing as the Olympic Games continued on Tuesday.
Athletes expressed their gratitude to the International Olympic Committee for supporting the refugees and granting them a chance to take part in the Games once again.
"Sport has changed lives of so many refugees around the world," Olympic Refugee Team 800 metre runner and flag-bearer Rose Nathike Lokonyen said adding that the team is set to 'bring a message of hope' across the world.
According to IOC director of relations with National Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity James Macleod, 29 refugee athletes from 11 different countries are competing in 12 sports in Tokyo, making a significant growth from 10 competitors in three disciplines in Rio de Janeiro five years ago.
Japan: Olympic Refugee Team to 'bring message of hope' at Tokyo 2020 - 800m runner Lokonyen
Members of the Olympic Refugee Team in Tokyo spoke to the media at the daily briefing as the Olympic Games continued on Tuesday.
Athletes expressed their gratitude to the International Olympic Committee for supporting the refugees and granting them a chance to take part in the Games once again.
"Sport has changed lives of so many refugees around the world," Olympic Refugee Team 800 metre runner and flag-bearer Rose Nathike Lokonyen said adding that the team is set to 'bring a message of hope' across the world.
According to IOC director of relations with National Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity James Macleod, 29 refugee athletes from 11 different countries are competing in 12 sports in Tokyo, making a significant growth from 10 competitors in three disciplines in Rio de Janeiro five years ago.
Members of the Olympic Refugee Team in Tokyo spoke to the media at the daily briefing as the Olympic Games continued on Tuesday.
Athletes expressed their gratitude to the International Olympic Committee for supporting the refugees and granting them a chance to take part in the Games once again.
"Sport has changed lives of so many refugees around the world," Olympic Refugee Team 800 metre runner and flag-bearer Rose Nathike Lokonyen said adding that the team is set to 'bring a message of hope' across the world.
According to IOC director of relations with National Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity James Macleod, 29 refugee athletes from 11 different countries are competing in 12 sports in Tokyo, making a significant growth from 10 competitors in three disciplines in Rio de Janeiro five years ago.