VOICED : Olympics first ever refugee team prepares for Rio

A group of track athletes, who have fled South Sudan and live in refugee camps in Kenya, are training for the Rio Olympics. Five of them will join the refugee Olympic team, becoming the first stateless athletes to compete. The team also includes athletes from Syria, Congo, and Ethiopia. They will march under the Olympic flag, symbolizing hope amid the global migrant crisis. The team has garnered support worldwide, including from UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

What significant challenge did the track athletes overcome before training for the Rio Olympics?

• They had to compete against professional athletes.

• They were not allowed to participate in any sports events.

• They fled from South Sudan to live in refugee camps.

• They had to train in extreme weather conditions.

Which countries are represented by the refugee Olympic team members?

• Syria, Congo, Ethiopia

• Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia

• Syria, Kenya, South Sudan

• Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya

What will the refugee Olympic team march under during the Rio opening ceremony?

• The UN flag

• Their national flags

• A special refugee flag

• The Olympic flag

What is the significance of the refugee Olympic team participating in the games?

• It shows that refugees can excel in sports.

• It highlights the need for more sports events.

• It demonstrates the superiority of Olympic athletes.

• It emphasizes the importance of national pride.

Who among the global leaders has shown support for the refugee Olympic team?

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of the UK

• The Chancellor of Germany

• UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon