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Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan’s Young Team Is in the Olympics.

July 30, 2024Abdi Latif DahirComments Off on Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan’s Young Team Is in the Olympics.
War, famine and floods have beleaguered the world’s youngest nation. The arrival of its men’s basketball team at the Paris Olympics is set to offer a modicum of hope.
Tagged Basketball, Basketball Africa League, Carlik Jones, Luol Deng, Nuni Omot, Olympic Games (2024), South Sudan
Abdi Latif Dahir
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