Gilas players hilariously get stuck in elevator ahead of Doha games

Gilas Pilipinas players assisted out of the elevator after getting stuck ahead of the 2nd Doha International Cup. –CALVIN OFTANA VIDEO

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ trip to Doha, Qatar was off to quite the hilarious start.

In a video posted by Calvin Oftana on Facebook, the TNT gunner showed some players of the squad being stuck in a hotel elevator, not even a full day upon their arrival in Qatar for the upcoming Doha International Championship.

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“Tumatagal, a? Kanina okay pa, ngayon ang tagal na [nakatigil],” said Oftana with a nervous laugh, showing everyone else inside the packed elevator.

“Nastuck na!” exclaimed Oftana when he saw a wall upon opening the elevator door.

Among those who were stuck with him were—imagine this—big men June Mar Fajardo, AJ Edu, Kevin Quiambao and Mason Amos.

CJ Perez was also in the elevator, laughing at the situation and making jokes all the while.

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Fortunately for the Gilas squad, a hotel staff was able to accompany them to safely exit the elevator while it was stuck midway.

“It’s okay, Mase! You’re only 20!” teased Oftana when Amos was helped out of the elevator.

Ever the jester, Fajardo even exited the narrow opening holding a tea cup.

Even Dwight Ramos couldn’t help but laugh when he got out of the sticky situation.

Gilas will turn its seriousness on in just a few hours when it faces home bet Qatar at Qatar University Stadium at 1:30 am, Philippine time.