South Sudan last to enter athletes' village

A small South Sudanese flag appears around the neck of an athlete in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 4, 2016. South Sudan, one of 205 countries and regions participating in the Games, is making its first Olympic appearance since its independence in 2011. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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