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The Star
15 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Chinese doctors offer medical aid to university students in South Sudan
JUBA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team on Friday offered free medical services to university students in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Chinese doctors visited the main campus of the University of Juba, with Kong Jor Koryom, a 34-year-old South Sudanese student of electrical engineering, among hundreds of patients who received treatment. From 2023, Koryom struggled to revise his coursework at night, as exposure to bright light causes severe eye pain and itching. "Even when I wake up in the morning, I find that my eyes are very dirty," said Koryom. Though he had previously sought help from private clinics, the condition persisted. "Today, I came to the Chinese medical team and they gave me drugs and eye drops. I am hoping they are more effective than the ones we have in the market," Koryom said. Nhial Wanmaz, a 30-year-old public administration student, has also found it difficult to concentrate on his studies due to severe back and stomach pain. "I approached the Chinese doctors and explained to them my condition, they gave me drugs which I am going to take and I am hopeful that these drugs will relieve my pain," he said. Suzan Peter Ladu, director of the University of Juba clinic, hailed Chinese doctors for consistently providing free health services to students and staff, including communities neighboring the university. Ladu said that since 2024, the Chinese medical team has been sending specialists to the clinic. "They bring specialist doctors to run referral clinics every Monday, Wednesday and Friday," she added. Gift Gibson Natana, deputy director general at Juba Teaching Hospital, said their joint collaboration with the Chinese medical team has benefited not only the students and staff but also the families of University of Juba staff members. Undersecretary in the Ministry of Health Annin Ngot Ngot Mou lauded the work and commitment of the Chinese medical team, while also appealing for expansion of their services to other universities, such as Rumbek University of Science and Technology, Upper Nile University, and University of Bahrl El-Ghazal. "This University of Juba clinic is sometimes a comprehensive medical care center, which is doing all activities, attending to out-patients and also in-patients under emergencies. The Chinese people are very committed," he said. Li Wancheng, counselor for economic and commercial affairs in the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan, said that over the years, Chinese medical teams have delivered free medical services, as well as donated food and medical supplies to communities and local orphanage homes. "The team members have always been committed to improving the health and well-being of local people. These contributions made by the Chinese medical teams in South Sudan have been and will always be a valuable legacy in China-South Sudan friendship," Li said.
The Age
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Why the 10th pick stole the show in the first round of the NBA draft
Loading Mavs fans protested for weeks after the Doncic trade, while the Lakers gained a young superstar to take over from LeBron James when he eventually retires. The Mavericks received the first draft pick, despite having just a 1.8 per cent chance of doing so. The NBA hosts an annual lottery draw for its top 13 selections as a way to avoid having teams deliberately finish last to gain the first pick. 'No. I don't know what to say about that,' Flagg said when asked about the conspiracy theory. 'I have no insider information, if that's what you're looking for. But I just feel blessed for the way it all worked out.' Rutgers point guard Dylan Harper was taken at No.2 by the San Antonio Spurs, followed by Bahamas and Baylor University guard V.J. Edgecombe at No.3, who joined the Philadelphia 76ers. Aussies miss out in the first round Australian prospects Rocco Zikarsky, Alex Toohey, Tyrese Proctor and Lachlan Olbrich set to find out their draft fate on Friday after being passed over in the first round. The downside of not hearing their names called on Thursday is that they missed out on the guaranteed contracts that go to the first-round picks. Most mock drafts predicted the players would be selected in the second round and, if selected, their NBA rights would be tied to that franchise and they could be told to remain overseas until called upon. If they are passed over completely, it could open up more options, as any of the NBA's 30 teams could offer them a two-way contract, guaranteed contract or an exhibit-10 deal – effectively a non-guaranteed pre-season contract to try out for a team. Zikarsky and Toohey were NBL Next Star players with the Brisbane Bullets and Sydney Kings respectively, while Olbrich won the NBL championship with Illawarra. Proctor played with Duke University in US college basketball and his teammates Flagg, Maluach and Kon Knueppel were selected in the top 10. ESPN will show Friday's second round of the draft from 10am (AEST). It will be available on Foxtel, Kayo and Disney Plus. In the name of the brothers Duke guard Knueppel went to the Charlotte Hornets with pick four, followed by Rutgers guard Ace Bailey to the Utah Jazz and Texas guard Tre Johnson, who joined the Washington Wizards with pick six. Knueppel is the oldest of five brothers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, all of whom have names starting with 'K': Kager, Kingston, Kash and Kidman. All five appeared on the ESPN broadcast of the draft and all are aspiring basketballers. Tears of joy South Sudanese centre Maluach greeted Silver with tears streaming down his face when he was picked by the Houston with the 10th selection. Maluach, who also played for South Sudan at Paris 2024, had his draft rights traded to the Phoenix Suns as his selection was a part of the recently announced Durant trade. Maluach said he wanted to change perceptions about Africa and promote the continent's best traits rather than its struggles. 'The moment met my expectations,' Maluach said. 'I didn't think I was going to cry, but sometimes I let the emotions out. I was so happy. Everything was just going through my head, my whole journey and my people and the continent I represent, the continent of Africa. 'It just makes me proud because I had beliefs. I believed in myself. I was delusional about my dreams. No matter what the odds are against you, it shows that you can win.' New Pelicans could be headed to Melbourne The New Orleans Pelicans, who will play two pre-season games in Melbourne against NBL clubs later this year, picked Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears at No.7 and traded for big man Derick Queen at No.13. The pair will likely debut in Pelicans colours at Rod Laver Arena. Fears hopes the pair can become stars together as the Pelicans re-tool their roster under new boss Joe Dumars. Fears found out about the trade while talking to the media. 'That's super dope. Derik is a great guy, super talented. You can expect a lot from him this season,' Fears said. 'I feel like our connection and our duo is going to go a long way, as well. I'm definitely looking forward to continuing to build that connection, two rookies coming in. You guys should expect big things.' San Antonio were again big winners as they drafted the highly touted Harper at No.2 and then grabbed Arizona defensive ace Carter Bryant at No.14 to pair with French superstar Victor Wembanyama. Harper is the son of five-time NBA championship winner Ron Harper who won three titles with Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls and two with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Byrant's LA Lakers. Chinese centre Yang Hansen was a surprise early selection by Memphis Grizzlies at No.16, and his draft rights were traded to Portland.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Why the hype around Gout Gout, the teenage Australian sprinting sensation, is getting real by the minute
In his first senior race away from Australia, on his professional debut in the fabled European athletics circuit, Gout Gout ran a stunning 20.02s in the 200m race at Ostrava Golden Spike on Tuesday, to break his own Personal Best and Australian Record over that distance. The Queensland-born teenager of South Sudanese heritage — still only 17 — justified why the hype around him is getting harder to ignore with every passing event. His stunning finishing kick saw him overtake Cuba's Reynier Mena on the final stretch. The sprinter from Down Under is earning comparisons with Usain Bolt, which can be hit and miss as we have seen in the past with a few other young sprinters, but beyond the timings he is posting so early in his career, even the running style is being likened to the Jamaican legend. First, some background. Gout was born in Ipswich, near Brisbane, in Queensland state. His parents are South Sudanese immigrants who moved to Australia in 2005. At age 16 last December, Gout ran 20.04 seconds to win the 200 at the national high school championships and break a 56-year-old national record over that distance, set by 1968 Olympic silver medalist Peter Norman. In August last year, Gout caught the world's attention. At the Under-20 World Championships in Lima, he won a silver medal with a personal best of 20.60 seconds. Gout joined the big league of Next-Gen stars when Adidas signed him up after Lima. His timing at the Peruvian capital immediately raised his profile. Gout has already gone faster over 200m than Bolt did as an U18 athlete. Bolt's best U18 time is 20.13s, bettered only by USA's Erriyon Knighton (19.84), apart from Gout. The Aussie clocked 19.84 earlier this year but that had an illegal wind reading of +2.2 seconds. What's in a name? The commentator during Ostrava Golden Spike casually remarked at the start of the 200m race while introducing the athletes that Gout Gout is already popular, 'partly for the name and partly because he's just brilliant.' As strange as it sounds, the youngster's name has indeed been in the news. 'His name is Guot, it's supposed to be Guot,' his father Bona told 7NEWS last December. According to the report, Guot – to be pronounced as Gwot – became Gout 'due to an Arabic spelling mix-up by the Sudanese government'. 'When I see people called him Gout Gout, I'm not really happy for him,' Bona added. 'I know that Gout is a disease name, but I don't want my son to be called a disease name … it's something that's not acceptable.' Ripper of a finishing kick Gout's race in Ostrava once again made it clear that his biggest strength, especially over 200m where he seems destined for greatness even more so than 100m, is the speed after crossing the final bend. His reaction time off the block was pretty impressive, but he doesn't appear to be going all out in the first 100m of the race. It is the final stretch where the top-end speed mechanics kick in for him, and he's aware of it too. Gout is quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald: 'I knew Mena would come hard at me the first 100, but I was confident I'd be close enough to come home strongly in the second part of the race, which is of course my stronger part.' Already made headlines Gout has posted sub-20 timings over 200m, clocking 19.84s at the national championship at Perth in April but it couldn't be ratified as an official record because of the (barely) illegal wind measurement of +2.2m/s. He also ran a sub-10 (9.99s) over 100m that week in the U20 nationals with a higher wind-reading of +3.5m/s. Both those milestones feel like a matter of time anyway. The stylistic comparisons to Bolt haven't gone unnoticed. 'I do see it (comparison with Bolt). My stride length is pretty long, my knee height is pretty high and just the amount of tallness I get when I'm running. I'm just me trying to be me. Obviously, I do run like him (Bolt). I do sometimes look like him, but obviously I'm making a name for myself, and I think I've done that pretty well. I just want to continue doing that and continue to be not only Usain Bolt but continue to be Gout Gout,' he had told the Sydney Morning Herald. Europe sojourn Gout has had to time his European trip to coincide with mid-year school holidays for Class 12. Gout will race again in Europe next month before returning to Australia for some school work and preparation for the world championships in Tokyo in September. 'I don't feel any pressure. Because as soon as I step out on that track, it's just me by myself and what I've got to do — my favourite thing, and that's to run. So, I just go out there and run and nothing stops me from doing that … Get some more races in me and (the 20-second barrier) will drop for sure.' (With agency inputs) Vinayakk Mohanarangan is Senior Assistant Editor and is based in New Delhi. ... Read More
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Tear-jerking scenes as family breaks down at NBA draft
While all the hype for Thursday's NBA draft centred around the shoe-in first overall pick, it was the 10th pick that stole the show. There was no doubt in anyone's mind as to whose name commissioner Adam Silver was going to call for the first pick of the draft — with 18-year-old Cooper Flagg from Duke selected by the Dallas Mavericks. However, Flagg wasn't the headline to come out of the draft, with a few interesting storylines trickling down the first crop of selections — including the obstinate Ace Bailey going to his unwanted club of the Utah Jazz. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Cooper Flagg (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Credit: Sarah Stier / Getty Images The moment that made headlines and tugged on viewers heartstrings came with the 10th selection when the Pheonix Suns, via the Houston Rockets, selected South Sudanese product Khaman Maluach. When Silver announced the pick, the 7in 2ft 18-year-old broke down into tears and was embraced by his family — leaving those watching reaching for the tissues. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Khaman Maluach celebrates with people sitting at his table after being drafted tenth overall by the Houston Rockets during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) *** BESTPIX *** Credit: Sarah Stier / Getty Images As he walked up on stage to be presented his hat, the new Sun could be seen wiping away tears, showing how much the moment meant to him. Born in South Sudan, Maluach was raised as a refugee in Kawempe and didn't start playing basketball until he was 13. Just five years later the tall timber is now in the big league. The draftee couldn't contain his emotions after being selected. 'The moment exceeded my expectations,' Maluach said on the ESPN broadcast. 'This is one of the best days of my life. I didn't think I was going to cry, but I did. 'I'm excited to put on a Suns jersey with my name on the back and step on the floor.' NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Khaman Maluach celebrates with people sitting at his table after being drafted tenth overall by the Houston Rockets during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Credit: Sarah Stier / Getty Images Muluach is one of just five players to be taken in the first round that have come from the NBA Academy, joining Australian's Josh Giddey (2021, pick six) and Dyson Daniels (2022, pick eight). 'The NBA Academy opened my eyes and showed me my full potential on what I needed to do to be successful,' Maluach said. 'It was hard being a 14-year-old and going to another country but going to the academy I learned different cultures and languages and how other people live. It also taught me the game of basketball. 'I want to show them the great parts and culture, and change the narrative on how they see my continent.' The Suns looked like they had won the draft after Maluach fell to them at pick 10, which they acquired from the Kevin Durant trade, with the academy product being rated as the top centre in the draft. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Khaman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns speaks to the media after being drafted tenth overall during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Maluach was drafted by the Houston Rockets then traded to the Phoenix Suns. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Credit: Mike Lawrie / Getty Images However, they followed up the great pick with a head scratching trade — sending the 29th pick in the draft to Charlotte for centre Mark Williams, a surprise considering the capital they had just invested in Maluach. The draft continues with round two starting tomorrow, with a crop of Aussie's looking to be the latest from Down Under to join the association. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Alex Toohey of the Kings and Keanu Pinder of the Wildcats during the round three NBL match between Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on October 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by) Credit: Jason McCawley / Getty Images The Australian prospects that will be waiting by the phone include Sydney Kings' Alex Toohey, Brisbane Bullets' Rocco Zikarsky, Duke's Tyrese Proctor and Illawarra Hawks' Lachlan Olbrich.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA Draft News: Khaman Maluach becomes No. 10 pick during 2025 NBA Draft for Phoenix Suns amid Donald Trump's new visa policy
Khaman Maluach, the former center of the Duke Blue Devils, is now a player for the Phoenix Suns, as the Arizona team chooses him as their No. 10 pick during the 2025 NBA Draft. He will come in place of the recently traded league superstar, Kevin Durant, who was recently traded to the Houston Rockets. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All this, though, almost didn't happen, as recently revoked visas for individuals from South Sudan, which is where Maluach is from. Phoenix Suns keep Khaman Maluach's NBA dream alive Khaman Maluach, the 7-foot-2 center who recently joined as a member of the Phoenix Suns was born in South Sudan and raised in Uganda. But with Donald Trump's administration revoking visa grants from South Sudanese individuals. Maluach, being one of them, was also concerned about his future and playing dreams, but the Phoenix Suns have successfully managed to keep them alive with their Draft pick. This Draft pick was facilitated by the Houston Rockets after the Suns traded Kevin Durant for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, this draft's 10th pick, and five second-rounders, who will all move to sunny Arizona before next season starts. The young center is expected to join the rotation for his new team instead of being an immediate starter. This will enable him to gain experience without facing the full pressure from the league head-on right after he starts. Khaman Maluach is a natural talent Khaman Maluach averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game while playing for the Duke Blue Devils. The big man/center will be crucial to the Phoenix Suns' upcoming season, as they have lost their star center, Kevin Durant, to the Houston Rockets recently. Maluach will share center duties alongside new signees Nick Richards and Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. Thankfully, being a part of the NBA means he can play without having to worry about his visa getting revoked. His selection was under scrutiny, as many believed he might not be eligible for selection. But as he took the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday night became a new beginning for the newest member of the Phoenix Suns team. Also Read:
