Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, congratulated Germany for clinching their first-ever FIBA World Cup title. The German team defeated Serbia with a score of 83-77 in a thrilling finale held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, September 10.…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, congratulated Germany for clinching their first-ever FIBA World Cup title.
Germany took home the gold medal, Serbia secured the silver, and Canada made history by winning its first-ever FIBA World Cup medal, defeating the United States 127-118 in overtime to claim the bronze. Meanwhile, Go lauded the Philippine team, Gilas Pilipinas, for securing a spot in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments . The team finished the basketball meet ranked 24th, a feat made possible by their victory over China.
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