The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that a refugee team consisting of two taekwondo athletes will compete in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. This participation marks the inclusion of displaced athletes in the upcoming continental multi-sport event.
The initiative reflects the ongoing integration of refugee athletes into major international sporting competitions, providing them with a platform to compete under the OCA banner. The selection of taekwondo as the sport for these representatives highlights the specific focus of the OCA's current refugee athlete program.
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