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It didn’t look like a championship squad at the onset. Putting a mix-up in recruiting players behind him, Gilas coach Tim Cone re-assembled a cast for a first practice together five days before a scheduled departure for Hangzhou to play in the Asian Games. A single tune-up game against a visiting Korean pro club LG Sakers was squeezed into the calendar and sensing the need for a little more practice time, Cone delayed taking the flight out by a day.
MANILA, Philippines – When it mattered the most, Gilas Pilipinas’ Ange Kouame delivered.
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. And it’s been 33 years since the Philippines claimed a silver medal and Ramon Fernandez was still playing. That’s how long it’s been since the Philippines made it to the Asiad final.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has welcomed over four million foreign travelers as of the near-end of September, announced the Department of Tourism (DOT).
HANGZHOU — EJ Obiena’s heart of gold was on full display yesterday in the 19th Asian Games here.
WITH both teams off to a flying start, the Philippines and Jordan collide at the close of the group play in Pool C in a battle of unbeaten teams in the 19th Asian Games men's basketball tournament today at the Zhejiang University Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China.
HANGZHOU – Gilas Pilipinas returns to the floor today to face Jordan, a team that poses a clear and present danger for the Filipinos as they shoot for an outright quarterfinals berth in men’s basketball of the 19th Asian Games here.
HANGZHOU – After a lopsided win against Bahrain, Gilas Pilipinas needed one final push to turn back Thailand, 87-72, Thursday and keep its strong momentum going in men’s basketball of the 19th Asian Games here.