Aside from PH, 5 others also bidding to host Olympic qualifiers
The Filipino crowd has always been Gilas Pilipinas’ sixth man. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO
Six countries are in the running to host the qualifying tournaments that will determine the last three spots in the Olympic basketball tournament.
Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Philippines, Serbia and Turkey have submitted bids to host the tournaments that will be held from July 4-10.
Article continues after this advertisementFIBA, basketball’s governing body, says Thursday it will choose the three host sites on Jan. 19. There will be three six-team tournaments, with the winners earning places in the field in Rio de Janeiro.
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Nine teams have already qualified for the 2016 Games.
After the host sites are picked, the draw will take place a week later.
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