The organizers of the Paris Olympics have issued a public apology following a significant error in the national anthem ceremony.
During the men’s basketball tournament, where South Sudan was set to compete, the national anthem of Sudan was mistakenly played instead of South Sudan’s anthem. This mistake caused a stir among the audience, leading to the interruption of the ceremony. The correct national anthem of South Sudan was then played.
Foreign media reports highlighted the incident, noting the swift correction after the audience’s reaction. The organizers expressed regret for the oversight and ensured measures would be taken to prevent such errors in the future.