Hisense Named Official Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 2025
01 Nov 2024 16:40
After a final pitch before the Fiba Central Board on Friday in Tokyo, Japan, the world’s basketball governing body granted China the privilege to host the 2019 Fiba Basketball World Cup.
China edged Philippines, which banked on the Filipinos’ passion for the sports and reach on social media in its bid for the hosting, in a decision broadcast over the world via streaming on Fiba’s YouTube account.
While the Filipinos rallied behind boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and Hollywood actor Lou Diamond Philips, China brought retired NBA player Yao Ming to bolster its bid.
China, a 15-time Asian champion, will be hosting the Fiba Worlds for the first time. The 2019 tournament will feature 32 teams for the first time. It will be the first World Cup played under FIBA's new qualifying process which begins in November 2017 and last 18 months.
Taken from Sports.inquirer & Newsobserver
The United States Tops Skema Publika's First Annual Sport and Soft Power Ranking
27 Mar 2025 14:05
When New tournaments Meets New Tech, the Old Friend of Football Has New Stories
14 Jul 2025 12:36
Related coverage
Tissot countdown clock unveiled in Beijing to celebrate one year to FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019
31 Aug 2018
Asia-Pacific Rally held in Longyou
11 Nov 2014
United and City set to face off in China friendly
03 Mar 2016
Schalke 04 to open offices in China and US
26 Jan 2016
Economic impact of Beijing Winter Olympic
05 Aug 2015
More from Yutang Sports
SPORTACCORD confirms Istanbul as Host City for 2025 Convention
13 Mar 2025
When New tournaments Meets New Tech, the Old Friend of Football Has New Stories
14 Jul 2025
The United States Tops Skema Publika's First Annual Sport and Soft Power Ranking
27 Mar 2025
Hisense Named Official Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 2025
01 Nov 2024
Yutang Sports
loading...