Sports News in the Philippines
Iran defeats Philippines in Fiba Asia Championship
After securing a slot for next year’s FIBA World Cup in Spain, Gilas Pilipinas fell after facing the giant Iranians last August 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Iranians hammered Gilas Pilipinas and secured an 85-71 win to grab their 2013 FIBA Asia Championship gold medal for the third time.
Without the injured Marcus Douthit, the Filipinos had trouble in containing the seven-foot-two Hamed Hadadi, Iran’s NBA veteran player that caused the problem for the Gilas’ offense and defense.
Aside from the silver medal, Jayson Castro received a watch after naming him as one of the tournament’s most valuable player along with Korea’s Kim Mingoo, Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chih Chieh and Iran’s Oshin Sahakian and as-expected- Hamed Hadadi.
Despite of their lose, Gilas Pilipinas is very thankful for the heart warming support of the Filipinos.
Along with Korea, the Philippines and Iran will represent Asia in the 2014 FIBA World Cup, to be held in Spain.
Philippines Got Representative for 17th Asian Senior Women's Championship
The Philippine volleyball team expects tough competition when it competes in the 17th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship on Sept. 13 to 21 in Thailand.
The team, sponsored by PLDT Home’s Fibr broadband, will be facing powerhouse squads China, Japan, Thailand and South Korea – four nations that have been dominating the event since 1975.
The Philippines is bracketed under Pool B together with Iran, India, as well as the defending champions, China, in the two-week tournament.
Aside from making an impact in the tournament, the team also hopes to finish at least eighth place to earn a slot in the Philippine delegation that will compete in the Myanmar Southeast Asian Games in December.
Members of the team are the Nation’s Collegiate Stars: Faye Guevarra, Wenneth Eulalio, Michelle Datuin, Sandra delos Santos, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Honey Royse Tubino, Analyn Joy Benito, Pau Soriano,
After securing a slot for next year’s FIBA World Cup in Spain, Gilas Pilipinas fell after facing the giant Iranians last August 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Iranians hammered Gilas Pilipinas and secured an 85-71 win to grab their 2013 FIBA Asia Championship gold medal for the third time.
Without the injured Marcus Douthit, the Filipinos had trouble in containing the seven-foot-two Hamed Hadadi, Iran’s NBA veteran player that caused the problem for the Gilas’ offense and defense.
Aside from the silver medal, Jayson Castro received a watch after naming him as one of the tournament’s most valuable player along with Korea’s Kim Mingoo, Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chih Chieh and Iran’s Oshin Sahakian and as-expected- Hamed Hadadi.
Despite of their lose, Gilas Pilipinas is very thankful for the heart warming support of the Filipinos.
Along with Korea, the Philippines and Iran will represent Asia in the 2014 FIBA World Cup, to be held in Spain.
Philippines Got Representative for 17th Asian Senior Women's Championship
The Philippine volleyball team expects tough competition when it competes in the 17th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship on Sept. 13 to 21 in Thailand.
The team, sponsored by PLDT Home’s Fibr broadband, will be facing powerhouse squads China, Japan, Thailand and South Korea – four nations that have been dominating the event since 1975.
The Philippines is bracketed under Pool B together with Iran, India, as well as the defending champions, China, in the two-week tournament.
Aside from making an impact in the tournament, the team also hopes to finish at least eighth place to earn a slot in the Philippine delegation that will compete in the Myanmar Southeast Asian Games in December.
Members of the team are the Nation’s Collegiate Stars: Faye Guevarra, Wenneth Eulalio, Michelle Datuin, Sandra delos Santos, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Honey Royse Tubino, Analyn Joy Benito, Pau Soriano,