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South Sudan's players celebrate winning after the Group B match between China and South Sudan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, on Aug. 28, 2023.

South Sudan's players celebrate winning after the Group B match between China and South Sudan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, on Aug. 28, 2023.

Photo by Wu Zhuang/Xinhua via Getty Images.

South Sudan's Historic Olympic Qualification

South Sudan qualifies for 2024 Olympics, realizing Luol Deng's vision as the underdog team triumphs in the FIBA World Cup.