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They are Olympic athletes — and refugees

They are Olympic athletes — and refugees

Consider This from NPR · NPR

August 5, 20247m 58s

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Show Notes

There are some 43 million refugees in the world, according to the U.N.'s refugee agency.

The 37 of them competing in Paris as the Refugee Olympic Team are fighting for something more than just athletic excellence.

We hear from judoka Muna Dahouk and kayaker Saman Soltani.

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