MANILA, Philippines—Qatar’s hosting of the February window of the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup will not push through after the gulf state’s government canceled all events due to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Al Panlilio, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President, said in a statement that they are “saddened” with the news as Gilas Pilipinas have trained non-stop since January 10 preparing for the window.
“The SBP is saddened by the development especially because we know the kind of work that our Gilas Pilipinas Men’s pool has done in Calamba,” said Panlilio Friday. “The players and coaching staff have all sacrificed so much in the process as they’ve been apart from their families to represent …
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