The Fiba World Cup in the Philippines is set to kick off on August 25, attracting some of the best national basketball teams from around the world. It has been 45 years since the Philippines last hosted the World Cup, and the excitement is palpable. The tournament will begin with the group phase, featuring 16 teams playing in Manila and Bulacan.
The host team, Gilas Pilipinas, will be competing in Group A against Dominican Republic, Angola, and Italy. Group B consists of South Sudan, Serbia, China, and Puerto Rico. The matches for Groups A and B, except for the opening day games, will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Philippine Arena in Bulacan will host the opening doubleheader, as the Philippines aims to set a new attendance record for a Fiba World Cup game.
Group C includes the highly anticipated United States team, known for its NBA roster, along with Jordan, Greece, and New Zealand. Group D features Egypt, Montenegro, and Lithuania. The games for Groups C and D will be played at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Other groups will compete in different cities, such as Okinawa, Japan, and Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tickets for the Fiba World Cup games can be purchased online or at ticket booths. Prices vary depending on the venue and team. Discounts are available for students and teachers, and the Department of Tourism has launched tour packages for local and international fans.
To ensure smooth transportation for fans, the local organizing committee has arranged free point-to-point shuttle buses to the Philippine Arena. Pick-up points are located across different areas in Metro Manila. Traffic concerns have been addressed, with the Metro Manila Development Authority implementing measures to ease congestion during the tournament.
The Fiba World Cup will run from August 25 to September 10, with the first round of games taking place from August 25 to August 30. The second round will begin on August 31, followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final match on September 10.
Although some stars will not be participating in this year’s tournament, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson will be representing the Philippines as part of Gilas Pilipinas. The United States team, with players like Anthony Edwards, is also expected to draw a lot of attention from Filipino fans.
Overall, the Fiba World Cup promises to be an exciting event for basketball enthusiasts in the Philippines and around the world.
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