The Refugee Olympic Team received a rapturous welcome at the opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympics. This is the first time that a team made up solely of refugees has completed in the games.
There are 10 athletes in the team; five from South Sudan, two from Syria, two from the Democratic Republic of Congo and one from Ethiopia.
The International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach said, "This will be a symbol of hope for all the refugees in our world.... these refugee athletes will show the world that despite the unimaginable tragedies that they have faced, anyone can contribute to society through their talent, skills and strength of the human spirit."
What's happening in the picture?
Where are they?
Why do they hold the IOC flag?
Explain who the people are; the photo was taken minutes before the team stepped out in to the arena as part of the opening ceremony.
Why is there an Olympic team in the Olympics this year?
What is a refugee?
Why did the IOC decide to allow a refugee team?
What does this show about the Olympics?
Why was there a huge cheer from the crowd when the refugee team stepped in to the arena and joined the opening ceremony? What does this show us about lots of people around the world?
How do you think the team felt?
When you see photos of team GB or the team from Sweden or Belgium or USA, do all the people in the team look the same? Do you think the team practice the same faith, or are the same sexual orientation or ethnicity? What does this show us about sport and difference?
Why is this story about No Outsiders?
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