LOOK: Gilas Pilipinas lands in China for FIBA World Cup 2019

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LOOK: Gilas Pilipinas lands in China for FIBA World Cup 2019

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

Gilas Pilipinas quickly gets to work in Foshan, China, just two days before the team's opening game against Italy

 

MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas looks all set to start its 2019 FIBA World Cup stint in China as the team safely arrived at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Thursday, August 29. 

Just like its past international campaigns, the Philippine men’s basketball team received a warm welcome from the Filipinos living in China.  (READ: China-bound Gilas nears peak form for FIBA World Cup 2019)

From Guangzhou, the team makes its way to Foshan, where the first-round games will be played. 

JOURNEY. Gilas Pilipinas boards the team bus to Foshan. Photo from Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

According to head coach Yeng Guiao, the team is slated to practice on the same night of its arrival as it gears up for its opening game against Italy on Saturday, August 31. 

Gilas will then face the Nikola Jokic-led Serbia on Monday, September 2 and Angola on Wednesday, September 4. (READ: Guiao to think about Jokic after Gilas opener vs Italy)

The national team players, wearing white Philippine team jackets and blue Team Pilipinas shirts, departed from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 early Thursday morning.

ONE TEAM. Gilas Pilipinas players sport Team Pilipinas shirts and jacket. Photo from Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

ALL SET. The team lines up its luggage for its flight to Guangzhou, China.  Photo from Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

EXCITED. Gilas Pilipinas team members wait at the airport lounge. Photo from Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

 

– Rappler.com 

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