Almost a month after the climax of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, praise continues to pour in for co-host the Philippines and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.
Those who were part of the frenzy of world-class hoops voluntarily confess the one-of-a-kind experience they received at the hands of the nation’s top sports official and the everyday Juan dela Cruz. During Monday’s media day for the Utah Jazz for the upcoming NBA season, Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson summed it up perfectly.
The foreign media who thronged to the arenas all reported on the near-flawless staging of the games. The one complaint was putting on weight because they couldn’t stay away from the food served at the playing venues. Some couldn’t help but compare the improved service and hospitality to previous host China. Now, there was literally nothing they could complain about.
All told, the monumental undertaking – and care – show thousands of guests in the country left an indelible mark on their memories of the Philippines. Now, the world knows with absolute certainty that Filipinos are world class not just in basketball, but in showing their fellow fans a great time. And they can’t wait to return and feel the live again.
It’s been 61 years since the Philippines won a gold medal in men’s 5x5 basketball at the Asian Games and FIBA Hall of Famer Caloy Loyzaga was still playing.The Philippine Football Federation expressed its full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intention to bid for the hosting rights of the FIFA World Cup 2034.
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