Games vs Middle East teams key to Gilas’ FIBA WC bid
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-04 19:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Middle East, Philippines, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone believes the Philippines’ hopes of securing a spot in the 2027 FIBA Word Cup in Doha, Qatar hinges on how the Filipinos will perform in the second round, which will be scheduled late this year.
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