MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will be competing against France, Canada, Turkey, Senegal, and New Zealand at the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament as determined by the draw held on Wednesday, January 27 (Tuesday, January 26 in Switzerland).
(FULL STORY: Philippines drawn with France, Canada, Turkey for 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifier)
A total of 18 teams from FIBA’s primary events will participate in the qualifier, taking place simultaneously in 3 host cities, including Manila, from July 4 to 10.
The winner of each tournament will qualify for the men's basketball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August.
The Philippines, which settled for silver in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship and lost the chance for an automatic berth, is eyeing its first Olympic basketball appearance since 1972. – Rappler.com