Historic Qualification

South Sudan to Participate in 2024 Paris Olympics

Historic Qualification

South Sudan has made history by qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing as the top-ranking African team. This marks the first time the nation will participate in the Olympic Games in any sport.

Road to Qualification

South Sudan earned its Olympic berth through the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 qualifiers. The team finished as the top African team not already qualified for the World Cup, earning a spot in the 32-team Olympic tournament.

The qualifiers, which ran from November 2021 to February 2023, saw five African national teams qualify for the World Cup. South Sudan's historic qualification is a testament to the growing strength of basketball in the nation.

Global Debut

South Sudan will make its global debut at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which will be held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25th to September 10th.

The team will face stiff competition from other world-class squads, but they will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting teams to watch in the tournament. South Sudan's qualification for the Olympics is a major milestone for the nation and a source of great pride for its people.