Team Darfur is a group comprised of international Olympic athletes who hope to draw attention to human rights violations in Darfur, Sudan. The group was co-founded by Olympic speedskater Joey Cheek. On August 5, 2008, the Chinese government revoked Cheek's visa, barring him from attending the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.Official Site: Team Darfur The Associated Press: China Revokes Ex-Speedskater Joey Cheek's Visa (August 6, 2008)
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Team Darfur co-founded by Olympic speedskating medalist Joey Cheek and UCLA water polo player Brad GreinerOfficial Site: Team Darfur: About Us
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More than 360 Olympic athletes are members of Team DarfurOfficial Site: Team Darfur Athletes
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Group seeks to raise awareness about the human rights crisis in Darfur, SudanOfficial Site: Team Darfur
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