(ATR) For Tokyo 2020, Team France says all for one.
The French Olympic and Paralympic teams are merging as a way to better support French athletes. For the first time in Olympic Games history a man and a woman will lead the French delegation during the opening ceremonies for both the Olympics and Paralympics.
Also, Team Russia unveils uniforms for Tokyo 2020. They don't have the Russian flag on them but the colors are there.
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