Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann reiterated his support for the country’s hosting and called on basketball-loving Filipinos to watch the games, especially Gilas Pilipinas matches, starting August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan
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Eumir Felix Marcial will focus full-time on his Olympic gold medal dream following the cancelation of his fifth professional fight set later this month, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on Friday, Aug. 18.
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NBA star Jordan Clarkson and six-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo led five Gilas Pilipinas players in double figures as the Nationals overpowered African qualifier Ivory Coast in the second half on the way to an 85-62 tuneup game victory Friday night, Aug. 18, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
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Nathaniel Balajadia spearheaded the winners in the arnis competition after ruling the men’s non-traditional single weapon event in the Air Force bracket of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games Visayas Leg on Thursday, Aug. 17, at SM Iloilo.
In October 1978, the United States brought 12 players to the 8th World Basketball Championship (renamed as FIBA World Cup since 2014 in Spain) in Manila.
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With a wealth of experience this time, College of Saint Benilde is determined to break the UAAP’s dominance in the V-League Collegiate Challenge starting Friday, Aug. 20, at the Paco Arena.
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Romeo Constancio of UNO-R Peter outraced Peter Molina of WVSU in the crucial stretch to rule the men’s 100-m dash in 11.5 seconds and became the most bemedalled athlete with three golds at the end of the athletics competition in the 2023 ROTC Games Visayas Leg on Wednesday at the Iloilo Sports Complex.
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Leyte Colleges (LTC) recovered from a sluggish start to overcome Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT), 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-16, and advance to the women’s volleyball semifinals in the 2023 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games Visayas Leg at the University of San Agustin Gymnasium on Wednesday, Aug, 16.
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National University began its V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense on a strong note, securing a hard-fought 25-22, 25-22, 25-19 sweep against Far Eastern University on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Paco Arena in Manila.
The Philippines first played host to the FIBA World Cup (known as the World Basketball Championship since 2014) during its 8th edition from October 1-14, 1978.