The first-ever team of refugees that will compete for glory at this year’s iconic olympic games.

The team consists of ten athletes, who have each overcome unthinkable odds to make it to the world’s biggest stage. When they march onto the pitch at the opening ceremony last Friday, they’ll do so as a symbol of hope and resilience, representing millions around the world who have been displaced by conflict and persecution.

The inspirational Refugee Olympic Athletics team is made up of athletes from South Sudan, Ethiopia, DRC, and Syria. These are some of the members of the team.

1. PAULO AMOKUN LOKORO- South Sudan


2. YOLANDE MABIKA- DRC


3. ANJELINA NADAI LOHALITH- South Sudan


4. YONAS KINDE- ETHIOPIA


5. YIECH PUR BIEL- South Sudan


6. ROSE NATHIKE LOKONYEN- South Sudan


7. POPOLE MISENGA- DRC


8. JAMES NYANG CHIENGJIEK- South Sudan


Photo Credit: International Olympic Comittee