Tag: Sudans
South Sudan’s Fiba World Cup team continues to inspire conflict-torn countrymen – rezal404
South Sudan ends historic Fiba World Cup campaign with an Olympics berth. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net They fought against all odds, overcoming even obstacles beyond the basketball court. They became a unifying symbol of hope for a divided country. And now, they’re going to the Olympics. Theirs is the story Gilas Pilipinas had hoped to write. Carlik…
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South Sudan’s Nuni Omot says Gilas players had no quit in them – rezal404
South Sudan’s Nuni Omot. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—South Sudan’s Nuni Omot had some positive things to say about Gilas Pilipinas after their battle in the 2023 Fiba World Cup classification phase at Araneta Coliseum on Thursday. The Sudanese came out with an 87-68 victory over Gilas, but not after withstanding a fightback from the Filipinos.…
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South Sudan’s Sunday Dech thrilled to face former teammate Kai Sotto in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
South Sudan’s Sunday Dech. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — South Sudan guard Sunday Dech looks forward to facing Adelaide 36ers teammate Kai Sotto and Gilas Pilipinas in the classification round of the Fiba World Cup 2023 on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. It was a tough Wednesday for South Sudan after failing to advance to…
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South Sudan’s basketball future is a teenager who idolizes Jokic – rezal404
South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach in a Fiba World Cup game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—After making history for his home country, Khaman Maluach could have celebrated their sweet, sweet victory like a teenager on prom night.Yet, in a stoic manner that underscored wisdom beyond his years, Maluach took time out to talk to members of the…
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