Beyond the final whistle: How sport is building peace and hope in South Sudan
As the first light of day spreads across Juba, the sound of whistles, cheering spectators and pounding footsteps marks more than the beginning of another sporting event. Across South Sudan, from football pitches and basketball courts to dusty running tracks, sport is emerging as a powerful force for peace, resilience and hope in a country […]
South Sudan boxing president seeks greater support for sport
South Sudan Boxing Federation President Tereza Athian Abdulbagi has called for greater recognition and investment in boxing, saying the sport has the potential to produce champions and unite young people if given stronger support. Speaking during the Independence Day Boxing Championship in Juba over the weekend, Athian urged government institutions, private companies and the public […]
South Sudan fighters go unbeaten, bag three World Muay Thai titles
It was a flawless fight run, a clean sweep defined by precision, power, and pure fighting spirit. South Sudan’s top fighters stepped into the ring in Pattaya, Thailand, and walked out unbeaten three bouts, three wins, three world title belts delivered in emphatic, knockout fashion. South Sudan’s charge began with James Majok Gau, who set […]
South Sudan’s lion Majok destroys Tanzania fighter in minutes
Two Rounds, One Champion: Majok Conquers Tanzania Fighter In what can only be described as a kickboxing spectacle for the ages, James Majok, South Sudan’s most decorated fighter, turned the Juba ring into his personal battlefield on Saturday night. What was expected to be a five-round slugfest ended in just two rounds as Majok demolished […]
Anna Nyakuet leads South Sudan mission to Angola 2025
South Sudan has officially stepped into preparations for the continent’s biggest youth sports festival, with Anna Nyakuet Taker, 2nd Vice President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC), leading the delegation to Angola. Nyakuet, who also serves as Chief de Mission for the Games, arrived in Luanda on Thursday, 18 September, ahead of the […]
Chuol Lam promises golden era for South Sudan sports
South Sudan’s sporting ambitions entered a new chapter on Wednesday as Chuol Lam Gai was sworn in as President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC), pledging to usher in “great change and glories” for the nation’s athletes. In his speech in Juba, Lam said his election reflected the country’s democratic culture and the […]
Choul Pal Gai takes helm of South Sudan Olympic committee
South Sudan has chosen new leadership for its Olympic movement, with Choul Pal Gai elected as President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) for the 2025–2029 term during a landmark assembly in Juba. The vote marked the end of Eng. Juma Stephen’s long tenure, a period credited with guiding the country through its […]
South Sudan honors boxing heritage and rising talent
South Sudan celebrated World Boxing Day on Wednesday with a special focus on honoring the nation’s boxing heritage and spotlighting rising talent in the sport. The event also marked the 8th anniversary of the South Sudan Boxing Federation. Held in the capital, Juba, the celebration brought together veteran South Sudanese boxers who once represented Sudan […]
