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IN PHOTOS: France defeats Canada to earn Olympic berth

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IN PHOTOS: France defeats Canada to earn Olympic berth

Josh Albelda

France goes 4-0 at the Manila Olympic Qualifying Tournament to book a ticket to Rio

MANILA, Philippines – Tony Parker’s international career won’t end in the Philippines but rather in Rio de Janeiro.

The French star poured in 26 points and 4 assists as his national team earned a spot in the Rio Olympics with an 83-74 victory over Canada in the championship game of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila leg on Sunday, July 10 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines.

Parker, along with fellow NBA players Nic Batum and Boris Diaw, overpowered a Canadian side which featured its own NBA players, Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph, and are the last team standing among a pool that includes New Zealand, Senegal, Turkey and the Philippines.

(FULL REPORT: France going to Rio Olympics after winning Manila OQT)

Relive the final in these photos by Josh Albelda. 

 

Tony Parker calls a play for France. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Team France shows love for Tony Parker after he hits another big shot. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Nando De Colo of France. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Boris Diaw of France and Tristan Thompson of Canada battle for a rebound. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Tyler Ennis of Canada drives to the rim. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Tristan Thompson throws down a dunk. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

 Boris Diaw of France scores underneath. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Tony Parker charges towards the basket. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler  

Nando De Colo drives to the rim. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler  

Tony Parker looks up at the scoreboard. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

 Cory Joseph of Canada attempts a layup. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

– Rappler.com

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