FIBA praises Manila's hosting of World Cup

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The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) heaped praises to the Philippines' hosting of the Basketball World Cup.

Prior to the battle for bronze match between USA and Canada at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, September 10.FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis used the world 'excellent' to describe Manila's hosting of the world meet.'Manila has been an excellent host. I don't think it's easy to find anywhere else in the world this level of service to the visitors,' said Zagklis in a press conference.

I can only express how grateful FIBA is to the Philippines and the City of Manila. From the head of the State [President Bongbong Marcos] who came to the opening game to the volunteers that took care of us here in the venues and our hotels. We're grateful to them.

 

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