The Philippines set a new attendance record for a FIBA game on Friday night. This, as 38,115 spectators marched to the Philippine Arena on Friday night to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 game between Gilas Pilipinas and the Dominican Republic. It broke the previous FIBA record, set du
The Philippines set a new attendance record for a FIBA game on Friday night.
It broke the previous FIBA record, set during the United States’ final game against Russia in the 1994 FIBA World Cup finals which was watched by 32,616 fans. “Everyone inside the Philippine Arena will never forget the amazing levels of love for both basketball and the Philippines national team that was cascading around the venue,” he added.
For Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chairman emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan, setting the record accomplished a long sought-after goal for the federation.
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