International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach stands after a news conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 2, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - A team of refugees that will compete at this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics could number as many as 10 athletes, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Wednesday.
The team, which was officially approved by the IOC Executive Board and called Team of Refugee Olympics Athletes (ROA), will be made up from a pool of 43 prospective Olympians, already identified by the IOC and supported with funds to train.
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