Syrian Karateka Wael Shrub picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
  • Title Syrian Karateka Wael Shrub picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
  • Publication Date 8th June 2021
  • Languages GER
  • Location Germany
  • Press Release https://olympics.com/ioc/news/29-refugee-athletes-to-send-a-message-of-solidarity-and-hope-to-the-world-at-the-olympic-games-tokyo-2020
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    The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: German-based Syrian refugee Wael Shrub will represent the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in karate at Tokyo 2020. Wael was a member of the Syrian National Karate team and competed in the 2010 World Championship, but in 2015 had to flee the war-torn country. He made a difficult journey to Germany that lasted 30 days.
  • Games Edition Tokyo 2020
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