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Showing posts with label 2016 Rio Olympics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016 Rio Olympics. Show all posts

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Clarkson, Pringle - How we wish these Fil-foreign players are eligible to play for Gilas

Although Gilas Pilipinas already has a solid 14-man pool for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the lineup no doubt still has a few holes due to the absence of injured Greg Slaughter, Paul Lee, and probably Marcio Lassiter.
Clarkson, Pringle - How we wish these Fil-foreign players are eligible to play for Gilas
With the national team once again struck by the injury bug, one can’t help but wonder what could’ve been if there was no Fiba rule requiring players who hold dual citizenship to have secured a passport from the country they plan to represent before turning 16.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Gilas Pilipinas bracketed with France, Canada in FIBA Olympic Qualifier (VIDEO)

The Philippine national men’s basketball team drew some tough luck after finding themselves grouped with powerhouse squads in the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila in July.

The tournament draw was conducted in FIBA’s House of Basketball in Switzerland on early Wednesday morning in the Philippines.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

SBP optimistic on Philippines' chances of hosting qualifying tourney for Rio Olympics

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is optimistic that the Philippines will be named one of the three hosts for an Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for a berth in the Rio de Janeiro Games next year.
SBP optimistic on Philippines' chances of hosting qualifying tourney for Rio Olympics
The Philippines along with Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Serbia, and Turkey are in the running to host the three six-team OQTs, which will run for six days in July 2016, according to FIBA.

LA Tenorio believes Gilas 4.0 has golden shot at Rio Olympics

Gilas Pilipinas may be facing a tall order as it tries to grab one of the three Olympic slots in the qualifying tournament in July 2016, but veteran national player LA Tenorio strongly believes the national team has a big chance of making it back to the Summer Games.
LA Tenorio believes Gilas 4.0 has golden shot at Rio Olympics
And the speedy Barangay Ginebra guard points to national coach Tab Baldwin as the biggest reason for that.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

SBP to bid for hosting of Olympic qualifier after PBA commits best players to Gilas Pilipinas

FINALLY getting the players it desired, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is out to seek the next best thing to do – bid to stage one of the three Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQT) here in 2016.
SBP to bid for hosting of Olympic qualifier after PBA commits best players to Gilas Pilipinas
Meralco board of governor Al Panlilio said the country’s governing body for basketball will discuss the possibility of hosting one of the qualifiers now that the PBA board has acceded to the SBP’s request to make the best talent available for the Gilas Pilipinas pool.

PBA adjusts, gives way to Gilas Pilipinas’ participation in Olympic qualifier

The PBA on Wednesday agreed to make changes to its calendar to accommodate the Philippine national men’s basketball team in its quest to bring the country back to Olympics.
PBA adjusts, gives way to Gilas Pilipinas’ participation in Olympic qualifier
The league announced that its season-ending conference, the Governors’ Cup, will be moved after the conclusion of the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament that is slated from July 5 to July 11 next year.

Gilas Pilipinas 17-man list for Olympic Wildcard qualifier named

The PBA on Wednesday announced the 17-player pool of the Philippine national men’s basketball team for its campaign in the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament next year as the league reiterated its “full support” to Gilas Pilipinas.
Gilas Pilipinas 17-man list for Olympic Wildcard qualifier named
Part of the list are reigning back-to-back MVP June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel Beer; Greg Slaughter, Japeth Aguilar and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel; Paul Lee, Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine;

Monday, October 5, 2015

Gilas Pilipinas might not participate in Olympic wildcard qualifiers, says MVP

With their runner-up finish in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship, the Philippine national men’s basketball team will have one of the three spots allotted for the Asian region in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament next year.

But Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Manuel V. Pangilinan believes that there is not much to gain from participating in the tournament and that the Gilas Pilipinas program should instead look ahead to the future.

“My view is that, I’m not saying we will get chosen for the wild card, but frankly my view is that we should opt out of it,” Pangilinan told InterAksyon.com in an interview.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Gilas Pilipinas' tries to keep Rio Olympics dream alive in next year’s wildcard tourney

The Philippine national men’s basketball team fell short of earning an automatic ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics after losing to China in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship final on Saturday in Changsha, China.
Gilas Pilipinas' tries to keep Rio Olympics dream alive in next year’s wildcard tourney
But Gilas Pilipinas’ Olympic dream is still alive, although the squad faces a more difficult road to bring the country back to its first Olympic appearance in 44 years.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas: "I hope they make it to Rio Olympics"

Even far away from the squad, Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson wished good luck to the Philippine national men’s basketball team that is currently competing in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship in China.
Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas: "I hope they make it to Rio Olympics"
Clarkson had been considered to be part of Gilas Pilipinas in the tournament, but time constraints regarding his eligibility process as well as his commitment with the Los Angeles Lakers ruled him out.
“I hope they make it to Rio (Olympics) and have the opportunity to keep the team and play well. That’s definitely gonna be good,” Clarkson said during the Lakers’ media day.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Gilas Pilipinas target to qualify in 2016 Rio Olympics

Incoming PBA chairman Ramon Segismundo said the league-backed Gilas Pilipinas intends to qualify to the Olympics, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

This, he said, is apart from the nationals’ target to “make it to the Top 16” of the FIBA World Cup in 2014.

This is why, according to Segismundo, the league is including in its plans to rally the country behind Gilas and the PBA.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Usain Bolt targets 3 Golds in 2016 Rio Olympics

What’s left for a man who has won three Olympic sprint titles back-to-back?  Win all three again, of course.

Usain Bolt targets 3 Golds in 2016 Rio Olympics

Usain Bolt said Wednesday is planning to defend his 100, 200 and 4x100 meter relay golds at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.

“To actually go to Rio and win again would be a feat in itself,” said Bolt, speaking ahead of the Weltklasse Diamond League meeting in Zurich.

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