Syrian refugee Buschra al-Zoubi joins 37 athletes in Paris Olympics, highlights refugee challenges
Buschra Al Zoubi, a Syrian refugee, escaped with her family in 2012 and transformed her life through sports. Inspired by Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini, Buschra now represents resilience. Thirty-seven refugees, including athletes from South Sudan and Afghanistan, will compete in the Paris Olympics. The UN highlights that a record 120 million people are displaced globally, with increasing barriers in the US and Europe. The refugee team aims to raise awareness about the challenges refugees face. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Paris. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
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