Thousands of people turn out to give a hero's welcome to South Sudan's basketball team after their first ever appearance at an Olympic Games. "A lot of people don't give us chances, a lot of people don't believe in us, but because of what we are doing, people are starting to see potential and we are on our way," says Luol Deng, South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) president. The performance of the Bright Stars in Paris has been a source of joy for the world's youngest nation, neighbour of war-torn Sudan, even though their dreams of medal glory were dashed when they failed to reach the quarter finals after group stage defeats by the United States and Serbia. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES