South Sudan's Basketball Team Prepares for Historic Olympic Debut

The world's youngest country aims to inspire and unite through sport as it takes on global basketball giants.

South Sudan's team, led by former NBA star Luol Deng, will compete in its first Olympic basketball tournament.
The nation qualified for the Olympics after a strong performance at the FIBA World Cup, finishing as the top African team.
Despite lacking indoor basketball facilities, the team has garnered significant support from fans and other African nations.
Several players, including Wenyen Gabriel and Bul Kuol, have dual nationalities and bring international experience to the squad.
The team's journey symbolizes hope and resilience for a country marked by civil conflict and limited resources.