Le CIO n’oublie pas les réfugiés. Après leur avoir ouvert la porte de l’univers olympique, aux Jeux de Rio 2016, il entend bien leur donner une meilleure place l’an prochain à Tokyo 2020. La délégation des réfugiés comptera un plus grand nombre d’athlètes. A la cérémonie d’ouverture, elle défilera pour la première fois de l’histoire en deuxième position, juste derrière la Grèce.
A sa tête, Tegla Loroupe (photo ci-dessus). L’ex marathonienne kényane était la cheffe de mission de l’équipe des réfugiés aux Jeux de Rio 2016. Elle le sera encore l’été prochain à Tokyo. Présente la semaine passée au Forum international Peace and Sport à Monaco, elle a répondu aux questions de FrancsJeux.
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