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00:00 [MUSIC]
00:04 >> When the war broke out, I could just hear the guns.
00:08 [MUSIC]
00:10 >> The sound of bombs.
00:12 [MUSIC]
00:13 >> I would cry. Until there was a time that I told myself,
00:17 "For how long am I going to cry?"
00:20 [MUSIC]
00:27 >> Now it's my privilege to announce the athletes of the
00:30 IOC Refugee Olympic Team Tokyo 2020.
00:34 >> Your name is on the list.
00:36 [CHEERS]
00:40 >> Your participation is more than just your competition.
00:44 You're part of a bigger project.
00:46 [MUSIC]
00:51 >> I have been sacrificing a lot.
00:53 [MUSIC]
00:56 >> He's a bit upset. It was his dream.
00:59 [MUSIC]
01:04 >> We're not sure what the implications are, but these
01:07 are going to be devastating.
01:09 [MUSIC]
01:12 >> The future is very uncertain.
01:14 I plan to remain hopeful and work for the best.
01:17 [MUSIC]
01:23 >> The athletes!
01:25 [MUSIC]
01:27 >> I had a lot of emotion.
01:29 [MUSIC]
01:38 >> I grew up with the struggle, and I will continue to fight.
01:43 [MUSIC]
01:47 >> There is always hope. The dream must continue.
01:51 [MUSIC]
01:55 [Music]