(UPDATE) THE FIBA World Cup Championship Trophy made a stop at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium on Sunday.
The Championship Trophy, also known as the Naismith Trophy, was shown to the public, with former Gilas Pilipinas players and now ambassadors Larry Fonacier and Jeff Chan gracing the event.Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, World Cup Global ambassador, was also present.'[Being a Global World Cup ambassador] is a huge honor. Representing the Philippines is something that I've done before that I took pride in,' Gray said.
'The Naismith Trophy began its country tour in Cebu last week. It was displayed at the Mactan Shrine, CCLEx, Fort San Pedro and SM Seaside.Before the Manila leg tour that saw the trophy grace the World Cup playing venues in the Philippine Arena, Smart-Araneta Coliseum and SM Mall of Asia Arena, the Championship Trophy landed in Davao as well.It was shown to the public at the People's Park, Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos Chocolate Museum and the SM Lanang Premier.
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