MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has committed to participate in the Fiba Olympic qualifying tournament in Serbia following New Zealand’s pullout from the competition.
The world’s basketball governing body announced Friday that Gilas Pilipinas will be headed to the OQT for being the next best ranking team in the Asia-Oceana region after New Zealand decided against participating due to rising costs of sending a team abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“This is truly a welcome development and we’re very happy that Gilas Pilipinas Men will be given a chance to compete for a spot in the Olympics,” said Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al S. Panlilio in a statement.
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