"Not everyone understands the journey you have been on," he wrote. "But I do and that’s an important part of what made me who I am. I was born in a refugee camp. My family and I fled war. I appreciate it’s sometimes hard to talk about the past. The experiences you’ve had, the things you’ve seen, the discrimination you’ve faced."
The Refugee Paralypic Team led the parade of nations at the opening ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday, August 24th.
"Please know this," Davies continued. "As you dive into the water, as you prepare to throw, as you step into the arena, know that you are not alone.