Why query PH's FIBA ​​2023 hosting during a fight?

Posted 20:54, 05 July 2018

Updated 20h54, July 05, 2018 [19659004] CROW SUPPORT. The president of the SBP, Al Panlilio, defends Filipino fans, saying that they have been trying to alleviate the situation. Photo of Josh Albelda / Rappler ” data-parentid=””/>

SUPPORT OF THE CROWD. The president of the SBP, Al Panlilio, defends Filipino fans, saying that they have been trying to alleviate the situation. Photo by Josh Albelda / Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio finds it unjust that some foreign media have questioned the Philippines' hosting capabilities for the 2023 World Cup from FIBA. which broke out between Gilas Pilipinas and Australia on Monday, July 2nd.

"I see some press reports from Australia that we should be suspended, it should be stripped of us, but it was unfair and I think this is Panlilio before the beginning of the year. General assembly of the CEP on Wednesday, July 4.

The Philippines won the rights to organize the world event as part of a joint bid with Japan and Japan. Indonesia occupies the last place in December 2017. (READ: PH will co-organize the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup with Japan and Indonesia)

Panlilio said the country had already proved its ability to host larger world events such as the ASEAN Summi t last November and the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2015. [19659007] "I n terms of how we can acc to take care of events in our country, if other people paint a different image, it is not right for us because we have proved in the past, not just in sport: ASEAN, APEC, and all that, "added Panlilio.

In terms of safety, Panlilio argued that Filipino supporters in the stands have not tried to hurt the Australian team and its players. They even tried to lighten the mood while waiting for the decision of the referees.

" Of course, there is taunting and all these things, so the Filipino crowd just tried to have fun doing the waves, turning on the phones and turning them on. ;amusing."

Despite criticism, Panlilio continues to trust FIBA ​​to make the best international decision – including appropriate sanctions and suspensions. SBP and Basketball Australia have already collaborated in the investigation of this brutal incident.

"I F FIBA ​​looks at this in its full context, appreciates the situation as a whole, I am sure that they will be just in the eventual suspension of the two countries", said Panlilio.

Preparations for the hosting of the World Cup have already begun, SBP having formed the Gilas 2023 squad, with rising stars Kobe Paras and Thirdy Ravena. Troy Rike, who helped break the Gilas fight, is the latest rookie of the team. – Rappler.com