South Sudan’s Olympic debut in men’s basketball started with a glitch. But it didn’t prevent the team from making history, posting the country’s first Olympic victory — a 90-79 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday. Prior to tipoff, the wrong national anthem was played for the African nation. The recorded track was then cut off after 20 seconds.
Fans are seen during a delay in the South Sudan national anthem prior to a men’s basketball game against Puerto Rico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. Nuni Omot, of South Sudan , celebrates after scoring in a men’s basketball game against Puerto Rico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France.
The Sudanese players and their fans first stood confused, prompting fans of both teams inside Lille’s Pierre Mauroy Stadium to boo. They then started clapping as Sudan’s players stood in unison with their hands over their hearts watching for the issue to be reconciled.“It’s the pride for their country,” said South Sudan coach Royal Ivey, who is American. “South Sudan. ‘Sud’ means ‘the land of the Black.’ These guys wanted to play. Wanted to hear their anthem.
The audio track was restarted — this time with the correct anthem — about three minutes later to an ovation from fans. When it concluded, South Sudan’s players embraced and prepared for the opening tipoff.Simone Biles competes in Olympics gymnastics with a calf injury: What we know“It gave us fuel to the fire,” said South Sudan forward Nuni Omot, who finished with 12 points. “Obviously, we felt disrespected when that happened. We’ve got to still earn our respect.
But Omot also was appreciative of the response from Puerto Rico’s players and the fans inside the stadium. “Respect to them, respect to the people,” he said. “Obviously, they want us to succeed. Just for them to be able to respect us and be with us during that time, and listen and wait for us, that’s just a testament to the type of people they are.”
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