Olympics: IOC, U.N. praise refugee team efforts in Rio

Olympics: IOC, U.N. praise refugee team efforts in Rio

Rose Nathike Lokonyen (L), who represented the refugee team in the women's 800 meters at the Rio Olympics, speaks at an event at the U.N. office in Geneva on Sept. 28, 2016. The United Nations and the International Olympic Committee praised efforts by refugee athletes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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