Refugee Olympic Team – Always Hope, Always Stronger Together – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

Host nations watch refugees participate in the Tokyo Olympics. Feeling stronger together, there are many proud moments as members of the Refugee Olympic Team achieve personal best results. Just as life is full of ups and downs, so also, the Refugee Olympians rise and fall in this and that sport, along with other competitors. What is important is that achievements are celebrated, humanity is one and competitors and athletes demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship and go to aid and succour of participants when they fall. #StrongerTogether

Today it was Wael’s turn to take the stage. After two clean and precise kata performances, it was difficult for him to find the words to describe his experience. He feels happy and lucky to have achieved this dream with his team.

Wael Shueb: Refugee Olympic Kareteka
#cheerforrefugees

#withrefugees

Sometimes the disappointment is big, but one should not forget to look back and see the obstacles overcome. Not everything went as planned for Hamoon but we are immensely proud of what he and his team have achieved. Congratulations! #OlympicRefuge

#StrongerTogether

For many refugees, their passion for sport is what keeps them going in the face of obstacles as they start a new life, in new communities. It helps them to make friends and rebuild their lives. We want to ensure every refugee is able to access sports. To harness their passion to be able to rebuild their life and fulfil their potential. More opportunities, bigger platforms.

Peter Bol - Refugee competitor at Tokyo Olympics — Peter Bol – Refugee competitor at Tokyo Olympics

Refugee Passionate
#changestartswithsport

#UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

#EOR

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.