South Sudan Makes History with Olympic Basketball Debut
South Sudan's basketball team takes the court at the Olympics for the first time, facing Team USA in 2024
A rousing success on and off the floor as the team receives overwhelming support from fans
The Olympic debut of the South Sudan men's basketball team was a rousing success both on and off the floor. The team, making its first-ever appearance at the Olympics, received overwhelming support from fans as they competed in their first game against Team USA. Despite the loss, the South Sudanese team put up a valiant effort and showed their determination and skill on the court.
Off the floor, the team's presence at the Olympics was a source of great pride and inspiration for the people of South Sudan. The team's performance comes less than a year after South Sudan became the 33rd team in the FIBA World Ranking Men presented by Nike. South Sudan's journey to its first Olympic Games is a storybook tale, as the world's newest nation, having only gained independence in 2011, takes the global stage in basketball.
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