FIBA WORLD CUP FINALS SA MOA ARENA, GILAS SISIMULAN ANG KAMPANYA SA PHILIPPINE ARENA

SA MALL of Asia Arena na gaganapln ang final stage ng FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 sa halip na sa Philippine Arena, ayon sa FIBA.

“The priority that led to this decision is the experience of our fans. This is in service of the Filipino basketball fan, as well as those arriving from all over the world,” pahayag ni SBP President Al Panlilio sa isang statement.

“We thank our brothers and sisters from the Iglesia ni Cristo and the Philippine Arena Management, specifically, for being a true partner in this endeavor and we appreciate their support of the final decision that was reached.”

Ang Group Phase ay lalaruin pa rin sa Mall of Asia Arena, Araneta Coliseum, Okinawa Arena, at Indonesia Arena, subalit ang Final Phase ay eksklusibong gagawin sa Pasay venue.

Gayunman, ang Philippine Arena ang magiging venue sa pagsisimula ng kampanya ng Gilas Pilipinas sa FIBA Basketball World Cup.

“The main consideration leading to the decision was the requirement to provide consistent and swift transfer for the teams and fans to multiples games over the six days of the Final Phase. Despite improvements tested with transport and traffic engineers, the Board came to the conclusion that an event with multiple sessions in one day like the Final Phase of the World Cup must be delivered to the standards required for the players and fans experience.” sabi ni David Crocker, Executive Director for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Ang FIBA World Cup ay gaganapin sa August 25-September 10, habang ang draw ay isasagawa sa April 29.