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Nacif Elias, a Brazilian-born, Lebanese-naturalized judoka, is competing in the Olympics for the first time. His goal is to get to the top of the podium and to make judo a mainstream sport in the Arab country.

Speaking at an international press conference, Brazil’s Leonardo Picciani said 9,000 National Security Force officers will be in Rio de Janeiro during the competition. According to him, 70% of tickets have been sold.

Three Congolese people will give directions to fans at matches, with seven others yet to be recruited, and positions due to open up in the team’s social club. Last Saturday, 80 refugees watched the game vs. the Red Bull team.

The measure will remain in force during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The nationalities to enjoy the benefit will be defined by the ministries of Tourism, Justice and Foreign Relations.