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Olympics and Paralympics

Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya. Now, the 21-year-old is among many of the 37 athletes on the refugee team who are pushing to see more refugees like her able to compete at the Olympics.
by The Associated Press

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South Sudan's underdog story continues at Olympics with a basketball rematch against the US

South Sudan's underdog story continues at Olympics with a basketball rematch against the US

The U.S. and South Sudan meet in a group-play game at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, two weeks after the African nation nearly stunned the Americans at an exhibition in London, falling 101-100 in a game that it led for most of the way.
by The Associated Press

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Olympic athletes and events that might be under your radar

Olympic athletes and events that might be under your radar

From the fast-paced 3x3 basketball event to sword fighting in the home of The Three Musketeers — there might be fewer eyes on these events but the contenders and storylines are just as thrilling.
by Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann, Juana Summers and Emma Bowman

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