After the performance of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games, athletes from all delegations began to enter the stadium. The Greek delegation was the first to enter, followed by the refugee team. This refugee team has 29 athletes from 1 1 countries. Tegra Lorupe, the leader of the refugee team, once said: "Athletes not only represent themselves, but also all the refugees in the world. Let's unite, we are a united nation. Sports is our common language, which brings us joy. "

This is the second time in the history of the Olympic Games that a refugee team has appeared.