A few days before the Asian Games 2018, the Philippine basketball team finally decided to send the basketball team. The decision was taken after getting 'pressure' from the community. Fans urge that the basketball team continue to go to Indonesia to attend the Asian Games 2018.
Previously on 26 July 2018, the Philippine basketball team said it had not performed at the Asian Games 2018 on the grounds that 10 of their players were punished by the disciplinary commission of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The sentence was given after a fight between Philippine and Australian players in the World Championship 2018 qualification.
The head of the Philippine basketball team, Ricky Vargas, revealed that basketball is a favorite sport for Philippine. According to him, having a team that performed at the Asian Games 2018 had become a victory even though it was no longer targeted to win.
To overcome the shortcomings of players because they have been convicted by FIBA, the Philippine basketball federation explores options and discussions in suggesting some players who have been selected by the coach to join the national team.
The Philippine basketball team promised to stay competitive even though the players did not come in full force. This effort is also to show the Philippines as a country that idolizes basketball.
Ok, Scorumers ... we just wait for the Philippine basketball team's action at the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. Hopefully they can look competitive there.
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