Rappler's latest stories on 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Fiba unveils Basketball World Cup 2019 candidate mascots
Fans can now vote online for the final official mascot of the 2019 Fiba Basketball World Cup

LOOK: 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup logo revealed
The logo for the tournament to be hosted by China draws its inspiration from the Beijing Opera

Alapag on failed FIBA bid: 'It's another step forward for PH basketball'
Hopefully it s just another step forward for us for Philippine basketball Philippine sports and ultimately for the entire country says Jimmy Alapag

Yao Ming: Philippines pushed China to its limits
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
China will host its first ever FIBA World Cup in 2019 after besting the Philippines in the bidding

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

FIBA: Philippines tugs at heartstrings, China boasts progress
The Philippines trumpets its social media freedom which China doesn t have The Asian giant however showcases its infrastructure and modern facilities

HIGHLIGHTS: 2019 FIBA World Cup Final Pitch
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
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
The hashtag trends in the Philippines on Thursday afternoon August 6
