Sport in South Sudan

Many traditional and modern games and sports are popular in South Sudan, particularly wrestling and mock battles.

The matches attracted large numbers of spectators who sang, played drums and danced in support of their favourite wrestlers.

SSYSA is already holding football clinics in Konyokonyo and Muniki areas of Juba in which young boys are coached.

Barely a month earlier, it had also hosted the larger East African Schools Sports tournaments.

The following governing bodies internationally recognized: Guor Marial competed in the men's marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics.