South Sudan's debut Olympic basketball match was marred by a humiliating anthem error by organizers on Sunday. The African nation's basketball team appeared dismayed when the incorrect anthem was played as they stood ready for their match against Puerto Rico. South Sudan supporters at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq voiced their disapproval from the stands following the error. The oversight was quickly corrected, and the proper anthem was played, drawing applause from Puerto Rico's players and fans. South Sudan is participating in the Olympic basketball competition for the first time. Sunday's incident mirrored the mistake at Friday's opening ceremony, where South Korea's Olympic team was mistakenly identified as North Korea.
Text: Lara Palmer
28.07.2024
Organizers' embarrassing anthem mistake mars South Sudan's first Olympic basketball match