South Sudan National Olympic Committee
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| Country/Region |  South Sudan |
|---|---|
| Code | SSD |
| Created | 8 June 2015 |
| Recognized | 2 August 2015 |
| Continental Association |
ANOCA |
| President | Wilson Deng Kuoirot |
| Secretary General | Tong Chor Malek Deran |
The South Sudan National Olympic Committee is the National Olympic Committee representing South Sudan. It was founded in Juba on 8 June 2015,[1] and became a full member of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Movement on 2 August 2015.[2] The theme of the June meeting was "Let's build peace and unity through sport", reflecting the ongoing South Sudanese Civil War.[1] The founding president is Lt-Gen. Wilson Deng Kuoirot.[1]
Affiliated sports
| Sport | Body | Federation | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| athletics | South Sudan Athletics Federation | IAAF | [4] |
| basketball | South Sudan Basketball Federation | FIBA | [5] |
| association football | South Sudan Football Association | FIFA | [6] |
| handball | South Sudan Handball Federation | IHF | [7] |
| judo | IJF | ||
| table tennis | South Sudan Table Tennis Federation | ITTF | [8][9] |
| taekwondo | South Sudan Taekwondo Federation | WTF | [10] |
See also
References
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