The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday officially created a team that will be comprised entirely of refugees and be cleared to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
The IOC’s Executive Board announced the creation of the Team Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) and, according to the guidelines released today, the team will be treated exactly like other countries participating in the Olympics, including uniforms (provided by the IOC) and housing in the athletes’ village.
The team will compete under the five-ring Olympic flag and the Olympic anthem will be played for all ROA members in medal ceremonies. Read more…
