south sudan

South Sudan possesses a vibrant and expansive sporting history, with a multitude of national heroes and an array of notable achievements across diverse disciplines.

Among its standout athletes is Guor Marial, a trailblazer who represented the nation in the 2012 London Olympics marathon, marking a historic moment as the first athlete to compete under the South Sudanese flag. The South Sudanese national football team has made strides, securing qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

 In basketball, the South Sudanese team clinched victory at the East and Central African Basketball Championship in 2017. The nation’s prowess extends to rugby, cricket, volleyball, athletics, swimming, taekwondo, and judo, with each of these national teams achieving success in their respective regional championships, underlining South Sudan’s growing prominence in the world of sports.