Marcos congratulates Gilas: ‘Let’s shoot for Paris Olympics'

Marcos congratulates Gilas: ‘Let’s shoot for Paris Olympics’

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
/ 06:08 PM July 04, 2024

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Gilas Pilipinas looks to thr crowd after beating world No. 6 and home team Latvia in a Fiba OQT game in Riga. –FIBA PHOTO

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday congratulated Gilas Pilipinas over its win versus Latvia in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia.

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Marcos said Gilas’ victory was “64 years in the making” and is “worth every second.”

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“Congratulations to Gilas Pilipinas for their victory against world number 6, Latvia, at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament,” Marcos said in a post on his official Facebook page.

“We are all cheering you on from home—let’s shoot for the Paris Olympics! Good luck!” he added.

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READ: Gilas Pilipinas stuns world No. 6 Latvia to open Fiba OQT bid

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Gilas beat world No. 6 and host Latvia at 89-90, in a massive upset, marking the Philippines’ first victory against any European team in an official Fiba competition since 1960.

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The Filipinos plunge back into action Thursday night, facing Georgia to seal their place into the knockout stage. Latvia beat Georgia 83-55 on Tuesday.

The winner of each Fiba OQT will earn a ticket to the Paris Olympics scheduled late this month.

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