Manila Chooks TM test negative in PCR test

They got the all-clear.

Manila Chooks TM underwent the RT-PCR testing that is needed before they can proceed in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters.

The quartet of Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol, Troy Rike, and Leonard Santillan, as well as photographer Jerome Ascano received the good news at 2pm local time via text.

All fourteen teams participating in the tournament will have to undergo such testing before they are cleared to participate.

Even with the negative result, protocols will only allow them to remain within the confines of their hotel as of Wednesday, based on Qatari legislation. They are allowed to have dinner at the hotel restaurant. Once cleared, the only place they can go outside of the hotel is the Al Gharafa Sports Complex, which is just over twelve kilometers away.

As such, Pasaol shares, "Hindi pa rin makalabas kaya review muna ng video at exercise muna rito sa kwarto."

Santillan adds, "Okay lang naman sa amin 'yun kasi business trip naman talaga ito."

US $40,000 is up for grabs for the champion of this tournament, with 30,000 for the runner-up, 20,000 for third, 12,000 for fourth and 6,000 for fifth.

Liman is expected to be the favorites to claim the title, with the likes of Riga, NY Harlem and Princeton, and Lausanne providing some competition.