POC, PSC rally behind PH bid to host 2019 Fiba World Cup

The Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission are rallying behind the country’s ambitious bid to host the 2019 Fiba World Cup.

POC president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. said on Wednesday the Olympic body passed a resolution throwing its all-out support for the staging of the basketball’s showpiece event on local turf.

“The hosting will definitely give honor to the country and we’re all out in supporting the cause,” said Cojuangco during the POC General Assembly at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas will make its final pitch on Aug. 7 in Japan when the Fiba Central Board announces the host country for the world championship.