The International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled its largest refugee Olympic team to date for the Paris 2024 games, with 36 athletes from 11 different countries. The athletes, from countries including Syria, Sudan, Iran and Afghanistan, will compete across 12 sports in Paris, the third time such a team has formed for the Summer Olympics. But reports of doping seems to affect the game's spirit.

The IOC unveils 36-athlete refugee team

Bayern Munich's Canadian defender Alphonso Davies sent a message of support to the Refugee Paralympic Team on Monday, describing them as the "world's most courageous sports team" ahead of the Paralympic Games which kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Tokyo Paralympics: 'The world is behind you', Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies tells refugee athletes

With the Tokyo Olympic game set to begin in just a few weeks' time, all eyes are on the refugee athletes who will be competing at the highest level this year. These Refugee athletes are putting everything they have into reaching the goal.

Refugees continue to flee from Africa & Middle East to take part in Olympics

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