Olympics | Refugee athlete Yavarivafa shines at Olympic badminton court

PARIS, July 27 (Xinhua) -- In a moment filled with emotion and pride, Dorsa Yavarivafa, a 21-year-old refugee athlete, stepped into the mixed interview zone at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena with a beaming smile. Reporters from around the world eagerly awaited her remarks after her first match at the Paris Olympics.

Born in Iran and currently residing in the UK, Yavarivafa was selected to represent the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team, a symbol of hope and resilience at these Games.