Get ready to cheer for a team that represents hope and resilience! 🙌 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday the 36-athlete Refugee Team for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games kicking off on July 26 in Paris, France. 🇫🇷
This marks the third appearance of the Refugee Team since their debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and later in Tokyo in 2021. From just 10 athletes in 2016 to 29 in 2021, the team has now grown to 36 athletes from 11 countries and regions, competing across 12 sports! 🏊♂️🏋️♀️🤸♂️
IOC President Thomas Bach praised the athletes, saying, \"You are an enrichment to our Olympic Community, and to our societies. With your participation in the Olympic Games, you will demonstrate the human potential of resilience and excellence.\" 💪✨
Bach added, \"This will send a message of hope to the more than 100 million displaced people around the world. At the same time, you will make billions of people around the world aware of the magnitude of the refugee crisis.\" 🌍❤️
These inspiring athletes are set to unite the world once again, showcasing that dreams have no borders. Let's give them all our support! 🎊🥇
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