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Want to know what's happening in the world of sport and refugees? Here are the top headlines for the week ending on 11 November 2022.

Ukrainian evacuees welcomed at FC Tokyo season finale (Japan Times)

FC Tokyo welcomed 24 Ukrainian refugees at the final match of the J. League first-division season finale between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale. The project is part of the Japanese club's growing community outreach efforts, partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and a number of organisations that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in the capital in recent months.

Joan Laporta visits FC Barcelona Foundation projects supporting refugees and displaced people in Colombia (FC Barcelona)

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta visited the Foundation’s projects on the border of Colombia and Venezuela. Managed by the UNHCR and Save the Children, with support from Scotiabank, these projects provide support for both refugee Venezuelan families and the families of displaced Colombians. These projects apply the FC Barcelona Foundation's SportNet methodology, which uses sport to help improve the psychosocial well-being of children.

Free Devon sports sessions offered to Ukrainian refugees (BBC)

Leisure centres in Mid Devon have been offering free sports sessions to Ukrainian refugees. Artem, a refugee from Ukraine, started fencing during the sessions offered, and found that it was also a good way for him to learn English. Two drop-in sessions were organised for those who fled the war in Ukraine. Families can participate in a range of sports and second-hand clothing and fitness equipment are available free of charge.

Faisal Niazi, a refugee from Afghanistan, finds a new life at Lancaster Country Day (Lancaster Online)

Sport is a great way to create bonds and has helped Faisal ease his transition to the United States. Wilson, his coach, has seen football bond people who would otherwise have nothing in common. "The ball transcends any racial barriers," Wilson said. "I really believe in that. We are fortunate to have Faisal here as a student and as an athlete. We are grateful to have him in our community."

 

This information has been compiled by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.