Malacañang on Sunday hailed the big fighting heart of the Philippine national men’s basketball team that finished second in the FIBA Asia Championship.
“This victory is the culmination of years of hard work, belief, and perseverance,” said the presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda in a statement.
The Palace congratulated the players and their families, the coaching staff, and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manuel V. Pangilinan, who was also responsible for bringing the event to the Philippines.
President Benigno Aquino III attended Sunday’s championship match between Gilas Pilipinas and Iran. The team fell short of winning the Asian title, but still booked a seat for the FIBA World Cup next year in Spain.
“In unison, the nation urged our team forward, and with consummate ‘puso,’ they laid everything on the line for flag and country.
“Gilas Pilipinas has shown the world that no one can outsize the heart of the Filipino. May their performance inspire every Filipino to relentlessly pursue excellence, no matter what field they find themselves in, so that, together, we may fulfill our shared aspiration of a Philippine nation greater than ever before.”
Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/malacanang-hails-puso-of-gilas-pilipinas-in-fiba-asia-silver-medal-finish
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