![]() ![]() The government called the Olympic qualification a “remarkable achievement.”Įarlier in the week outside the Juba International Airport for the team’s arrival, fan Anger Aquin Awan said “they have registered our names in history.” ![]() The players and staff met Friday with South Sudan President Salva Kiir, who expressed his pride for their accomplishment. Thousands of fans, some wrapped in the national flag, blew horns and flooded the streets of the capital this week to welcome the team home.Ĭhol David, a 22-year-old diehard fan, called it incredible and historic. South Sudan will play at the Paris Olympics as the automatic qualifier from Africa thanks to a 101-78 win over Angola a week ago at the basketball World Cup in the Philippines. The country, which gained its independence just 12 years ago, is still celebrating the men’s national team after its first-ever qualification for the Olympics. JUBA, South Sudan > Basketball has united the South Sudanese. ![]()
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