2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup - updates

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Fiba unveils Basketball World Cup 2019 candidate mascots

Jan 24, 2018 - 5:30 PM

Fans can now vote online for the final official mascot of the 2019 Fiba Basketball World Cup

UNVEILED. Speed Tiger, Son of Dream the Chinese dragon and Qiuqiu the lion are choices for the official mascots of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Photo from FIBA

LOOK: 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup logo revealed

Mar 22, 2017 - 4:05 PM

The logo for the tournament to be hosted by China draws its inspiration from the Beijing Opera

LOGO REVEAL. The new World Cup logo is revealed in an event in Shanghai, China. Photo from FIBA

Alapag on failed FIBA bid: 'It's another step forward for PH basketball'

Aug 14, 2015 - 8:00 PM

Hopefully it s just another step forward for us for Philippine basketball Philippine sports and ultimately for the entire country says Jimmy Alapag

ONE STEP FORWARD. One of Philippine basketball's icons Jimmy Alapag believes the Philippines' loss against China is still a step forward and not something to be ashamed of. Screengrab from FIBA YouTube account

Yao Ming: Philippines pushed China to its limits

Aug 08, 2015 - 1:16 PM

They were great opponents Yao Ming says of the Philippines after China won the right to host the 2019 FIBA World Cup

It's 14-7 for China in FIBA Central Board votes

Aug 07, 2015 - 8:47 PM

China will host its first ever FIBA World Cup in 2019 after besting the Philippines in the bidding

CHINA PREVAILS. China overcomes the Philippines in the bidding war for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Screengrab from FIBA YouTube account

Yao Ming to PH: 'Your presentation much better than ours'

Aug 07, 2015 - 5:48 PM

The 7 foot 6 basketball star shares his observation right after both countries presented their final pitches for the right to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

'BETTER THAN OURS'. China's own Yao Ming sat at the Philippine delegation's table and admitted their presentation was better than China's. Screengrab from FIBA YouTube Account

FIBA: Philippines tugs at heartstrings, China boasts progress

Aug 07, 2015 - 5:18 PM

The Philippines trumpets its social media freedom which China doesn t have The Asian giant however showcases its infrastructure and modern facilities

PUSO. Jimmy Alapag talks about what "puso" or heart means to Filipinos during the Philippines' final presentation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup hosting bid. Screengrab from FIBA YouTube account

HIGHLIGHTS: 2019 FIBA World Cup Final Pitch

Aug 07, 2015 - 3:51 PM

China prevails over the Philippines for the right to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Look back on the event through Rappler s highlights

IN PHOTOS: Manny Pacquiao, Yao Ming at 2019 FIBA World Cup bid

Aug 07, 2015 - 3:18 PM

The 5 foot 5 Pacquiao and the 7 foot 6 Yao Ming stand face to face during the press conference early Friday August 7

#PUSO2019 trends as PH prepares for FIBA final pitch

Aug 06, 2015 - 10:52 PM

The hashtag trends in the Philippines on Thursday afternoon August 6