Brazil: Yolande and Popole’s coach reflects on their journey
1,679 views · Published 12 August 2016 · 1:40 · Indexed 22 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2016 · News & Politics
“He left the arena with a medal in his chest. And I gained a golden medal, a social golden medal in my chest… Brazil is giving an example, in this Games, on how to receive people that have suffered a lot and are facing inequalities." Popole discusses family and goals: https://www.facebook.com/teamrefugees/videos/931884750254685/ Meet Popole Mesinga and Yolande Mabika's coach and learn about their journey at Rio 2016: http://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/latest/2016/8/57acfb444/popole-makes-history-twice-rio-games.html Team Refugees: 10 refugees who fled horrors we can only imagine have overcome adversity to excel in their sports. Along the way they demonstrated Olympic values of determination, courage and inspiration, to win the honour of participating in the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team. Now they are on a journey to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games - and Brazil is just the first chapter of their story. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
