B.LEAGUE hosts Hoop Festival in BGC

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Japanese top-flight basketball is set to touch base in the Philippines once again, as it will hold the 2025 edition of the B.LEAGUE Hope ASIA HOOP FESTIVAL this weekend.

The festival celebrating the best of Japanese club basketball will be held on November 22-23 at 7th Avenue inside Bonifacio Global City, as the league will be installing a basketball court directly in front of the Mitsukoshi facade. Various activities are set to take place in and around it.

Highlighting the event are some major activations, which will feature some of our OFWs.

Both days will feature a B.LEAGUE Hope ASIA Jr. Clinic in the morning. This basketball clinic aims to address the issue of physical inactivity amongst Filipino children by introducing a program that promotes physical and mental wellness, teamwork, and a spirit of challenge.

Unlike previous editions, this activity integrates a new element, called "Defense Action." Specifically designed in Japan, it uses basketball as a teaching moment towards disaster preparedness. With the country prone to natural disasters, it uses basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, and passing to instill disaster response skills.

Also taking place are B. Hope ASIA 1-on-1 and 3x3 Challenges that aim to showcase local talent and bring energy and smiles to those present.

Saturday afternoon will feature the best individual baller, while the next day will feature teams comprising men and women to help promote gender equality. 

In addition, a donation campaign for used uniforms is being organized to highlight the aspect of recycling. Called "Pass It Forward," all uniforms collected during the event will be donated to needy children who want to devote themselves to playing the sport.