AdvertisementFor Refugee Team, Just Being In Rio Is Like Winning GoldAugust 10, 2016Melissa BlockfacebookEmailMembers of the Refugee Olympic Team have their picture taken with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and UNHCR staff inside the Olympic Village. For the first time in Olympic history, the International Olympic Committee has created a team comprised of refugees competing as the Refugee Olympic Team. (UNHCR)