Among them is Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha who competed at Tokyo 2020, becoming the first female badminton player to represent Iran at the Olympics.
The five Olympians are: Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha (IRI, badminton), Husein Alireza (KSA, rowing), Cheick Sallah Cissé (CIV, taekwondo), Olufunke Oshonaike (NGR, table tennis) and Mariana Pajón (COL, cycling).
The Mission of the IOC Athletes' Commission is to represent athletes within the Olympic Movement, support them so they can succeed in their sporting and non-sporting careers, and empower the network of athlete representatives.