The Paris Olympics opening ceremony was meant to be a celebration of unity and athletic prowess, but a major operational blunder by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) threatened to overshadow the event. On Saturday, a delegation of athletes from South Korea was mistakenly introduced as hailing from their rival, North Korea. This incident sparked a wave of reactions, and the IOC's subsequent apology has been met with mixed responses.
In a world marred by wars, persecution, and violence, the United Nations reports a staggering statistic: over 120 million people have been uprooted from their homes. That's one in every 69 individuals on our planet. Amidst this darkness, however, a flicker of hope shines brightly through the resilience and courage of 37 athletes competing at the Paris Olympics as part of the largest refugee team since its inception at the Rio games in 2016.