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Senators hail Gilas Pilipinas historic gold win at 19th Asian Games

Published Oct 8, 2023 01:47 am

Senators on Sunday, October 8, congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for winning the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

 

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(Photo courtesy of O/S Bong Go)

 

 

"This is not just a victory for Gilas Pilipinas; it's a triumph for the entire nation. Our athletes have shown the world the kind of talent and spirit Filipinos possess," Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, said in a statement.

 

The senator added he is immensely proud over the team's historic achievement, calling it a "triumph for the entire nation."

 

The victory is historic, Go said as it is the first time in over six decades—since 1962—that the Philippines has won a gold medal in men's basketball at the Asian Games.

 

The Philippine team triumphed over Jordan, finishing the game with a 70-60 score.

 

As Chair of the Senate Sports Committee, Go assured that the Senate is fully committed to supporting Filipino athletes and honoring them for their achievements. 

 

"We will continue to invest in our athletes, providing them with the resources and training they need to excel on the world stage,” Go said. 

 

Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara also expressed elation over the latest development saying it signals an “end of the drought” and a start of a new era in Philippine basketball. 

 

“The odds were against us. Jordan was the favorite to win the finals with the way it ran through its opponents on the road to the finals, including an 87-62 victory over Gilas Pilipinas. But the Philippine team never lost its focus and got huge morale boosts with its victories over Asian powerhouses Iran and China,” said Angara, who serves as chairman of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas,

 

“In the end, Gilas just wanted it more. Everyone on the team stepped up, played hard and never lost sight on its goal of bringing the Philippines back on the pinnacle of Asian basketball,” the senator added. 

 

Angara thanked the entire coaching staff led by head coach Tim Cone, assistant coaches Richard del Rosario, Josh Reyes, Jong Uichico and LA Tenorio for making the necessary adjustments against the confident Jordan team and for keeping the lead for most of the finals match.

 

“Special thanks goes to the people behind and not so behind the scenes including SBP chairman emeritus Manny Pangilinan, SBP president Al Panlilio, San Miguel Corporation top honcho Ramon S. Ang, team manager Alfrancis Chua, PBA commissioner Willy Marcial, who served as the deputy team manager. All the achievements of Gilas were made possible with their unequivocal support,” the lawmaker added. 

 

Angara said he is even now more optimistic about the future of Philippine basketball. 

 

“Next up is the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. It will be a huge challenge to clinch a spot to the Olympics but with the way Gilas has been playing and with the support of the entire nation behind them, nothing is impossible,” Angara said.

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