MANILA, Philippines: The Gilas Pilipinas Women, big in talent and bigger in heart, continued to exceed expectations in the FIBA 3X3 Asia Cup 2024, blasting their way through the main draw and advancing to the knockout quarterfinals against Taiwan on Sunday, March 31 at the Singapore Sports Hub.
The Philippines has won its first five assignments – three in the qualifying round and two in the preliminaries – to make it to the round of 8 versus an opponent which dragged China into overtime in the main draw before bowing 11-9 on Good Friday, March 29. A victory earns either team passage to the semifinal round.
'We're thrilled with our victories against the tough and experienced teams from Mongolia and Malaysia,' said Altamirano. 'Now, our focus shifts to Taiwan, who put up a strong fight against China in the main draw. It's time to maintain our focus and give it our all in the upcoming match in the quarterfinals.'Gilas Women assistant coach Mark Solano bared the Nationals were extra motivated going to the Mongolia game.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gilas women off to great start in FIBA 3x3 Asia CupThe Gilas Pilipinas women had a strong start in the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup after coming up unscathed in the first day of the competition Wednesday at the Singapore Sports Hub.
Read more »
Quiboloy receives subpoena from Hontiveros’ Senate panelThe wRap highlights: Apollo Quiboloy, Arnie Teves, Gilas Pilipinas
Read more »
Gilas Youth joins Spain, Puerto Rico, Lithuania in FIBA U17 World Cup groupThe battlefield — and the stacked opposition on the way — is set for the Gilas Pilipinas youth in its anticipated return to the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey on June 29 to July 7.
Read more »
Fil-Am NBTC-bound prospect eyes Gilas women stintFifteen-year-old Filipino-American baller Laela Mateo wants to don the blue and white jersey of Gilas Pilipinas in the future.
Read more »
June Mar Fajardo fit again as San Miguel begins title defenseJune Mar Fajardo returns to action for San Miguel after sitting out Gilas Pilipinas' first-window campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers due to a calf injury
Read more »