Refugee Athletes to Compete in Paris Olympics Amid Global Migration Crisis

Thirty-six athletes from 11 countries will represent the Refugee Olympic Team, highlighting their resilience and the broader challenges of displacement.

• The Refugee Olympic Team was established in 2016 to raise awareness about the plight of refugees.
• Athletes will compete in 12 sports, with each participant having a unique story of overcoming adversity.
• Fernando Dayán Jorge, a Cuban canoeist, defected in 2021 and will compete in his third Olympics.
• Manizha Talash, an Afghan breakdancer, fled the Taliban and found asylum in Spain.
• Syrian long jumper Mohammad Amin Alsalami and Iranian wrestler Iman Mahdavi are also notable team members.

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