Uganda’s refugee sporting community has reached a remarkable milestone following the selection of two young athletes to the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team for the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.
Florence Masumbe and Rachid Rochene, both based in Uganda, will represent the Refugee Olympic Team in the women’s and men’s 200-metre events, respectively.
Their inclusion was officially announced during the 146th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, where the historic team was unveiled by Chef de Mission Yiech Pur Biel.
The Dakar 2026 Refugee Olympic Team will make history as the first refugee team to compete at a Youth Olympic Games.
Comprising six athletes with equal representation of women and men, the team will compete in Athletics, Judo and Taekwondo. All selected athletes are based in Africa and will represent millions of displaced young people across the continent and beyond.
By Kawowo sports
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