The quest to secure the hosting rights for the 2019 FIBA World Cup heads into its homestretch, with the Filipino delegation given a send-off party this past Monday afternoon.
Leading the delegation are Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Manuel V. Pangilinan, former Gilas head coach Chot Reyes, and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Hollywood actor Lou Diamond Philips will also be part of the delegation, as revealed during the send-off.
According to Pangilinan, the strength of the Filipino bid lies with the nation's passion for the sport, and combining that with the savvy of being the "social media" capital of the world would lead to worldwide recognition of the "extraordinary national pride" with having the honor of hosting the event. He adds that having the FIBA World Cup is a "unique opportunity to capture the hearts and minds" of future generations of basketball fans worldwide, "igniting their passion and sharing it through a common language." The combination of a committed government and a supportive private sector, with the existence of effective transportation and modern arenas would lead to a successful hosting of a truly transformational FIBA World Cup.
The SBP is confident it can deliver on providing a memorable and shareable FIBA World Cup, given its partnership with the national government, as well as a diverse group in the private sector. Chot Reyes says that a four-year plan is already in place once the hosting rights have been secured, with international event management consultants and major event specialists retained to support the united effort from both the public and private sector. Reyes adds that the Philippines is held in high regard by the broader basketball community
To complement the SBP's presentation, the public is encouraged to do its share and help FIBA makes its mind with the hosting bid. Using #PUSO2019, fans can express their support via social media for the Philippine bid.
Only China stands in the way of the Philippines for the right to host the FIBA World Cup.
Leading the delegation are Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Manuel V. Pangilinan, former Gilas head coach Chot Reyes, and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Hollywood actor Lou Diamond Philips will also be part of the delegation, as revealed during the send-off.
According to Pangilinan, the strength of the Filipino bid lies with the nation's passion for the sport, and combining that with the savvy of being the "social media" capital of the world would lead to worldwide recognition of the "extraordinary national pride" with having the honor of hosting the event. He adds that having the FIBA World Cup is a "unique opportunity to capture the hearts and minds" of future generations of basketball fans worldwide, "igniting their passion and sharing it through a common language." The combination of a committed government and a supportive private sector, with the existence of effective transportation and modern arenas would lead to a successful hosting of a truly transformational FIBA World Cup.
The SBP is confident it can deliver on providing a memorable and shareable FIBA World Cup, given its partnership with the national government, as well as a diverse group in the private sector. Chot Reyes says that a four-year plan is already in place once the hosting rights have been secured, with international event management consultants and major event specialists retained to support the united effort from both the public and private sector. Reyes adds that the Philippines is held in high regard by the broader basketball community
To complement the SBP's presentation, the public is encouraged to do its share and help FIBA makes its mind with the hosting bid. Using #PUSO2019, fans can express their support via social media for the Philippine bid.
Only China stands in the way of the Philippines for the right to host the FIBA World Cup.
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