A TOP official of FIBA gave high marks for the country’s hosting of the World Cup which resumes Tuesday with the Final Phase of quarterfinals that will all be played at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. “The LOC [Local Organizing Committee] has delivered on every front. The experience of…
A record 38,115 fans filled Philippine Arena for Friday s game between the Philippines and the Dominican Republic, easily the biggest crowd to see a game in FIBA World Cup history.
On Day 1 of the Basketball World Cup, the Philippines made history. A record crowd of 38,115 filled Philippine Arena for Friday’s game between the host team and the Dominican Republic – easily the biggest crowd to see a game in World Cup history. Setting that mark was one of the Philippines’ stated goals for some time, and the country famous for its love of basketball made it happen.
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