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'By welcoming refugees to Rio, we'll send a message of hope'

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A team made up entirely of refugees will compete at the Rio Olympics. It will be put together from a pool of 43 prospective Olympians, already identified by the International Olympic Committee. IOC President Thomas Bach has said the refugees will compete as a symbol of hope for the world's migrants. More from Â鶹Éç Languages Sports Editor Ben Sutherland.

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