The Refugee athletes strode into global spotlight as Tokyo Games begin. The Opening ceremony featured the refugee athletes – in second place – marching out under the Olympic flag, showcasing the power of sport and sending a message of hope to 82 million displaced people worldwide.
Seven of the original Rio Olympics team who are now in Tokyo as part of the Refugee Olympic team alongside another 22 incredible refugee athletes who have come from 13 different host countries and have 12 sports to compete in. The Refugee Olympic Team will march second in the Opening Ceremony and carry the Olympic Flag. Their designation is EOR, the French tag, Equippe-Olympic-Refugee