Filipino basketball world tourney to kick-off in the United States

PINOY basketball teams in cities and communities around the world are invited to participate in a huge basketball event in Florida, USA.

PBA legend and former San Miguel Beerman Edward Naron has announced the formation of the first Pilipinas Global Basketball Summit (PGBS) to be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Sept. 3-5 this year.

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"This is history-in-the-making for Philippine basketball and we want our basketball friends around the world to be part of it," Naron said.

There will be three divisions in this tournament: Open, Seniors (35 and above) and Children (up to 10 years old).

At stake is the Pilipinas Global Basketball Championship Trophy, huge cash prizes and individual medals for the champions in each division, Naron said.

Adrian Sosa Sr. of the South Florida Youth Basketball Association (SFYBA) will serve as tournament director.

SFYBA has a track record that spans more than 20 years of managing school and community basketball tournaments in southeastern United States, according to Balt Quinain Jr., chairman and president of the Pilipinas Global Basketball Summit (PGBS).

Eligible to participate are Filipino basketball teams from cities across the United States and Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia including the Philippines. Players who are of mixed nationalities are strictly screened and will be required to show proof of their Filipino lineage.

"We want our friends from around the world to experience Florida's warm weather and even warmer hospitality," Quinain said. "From the charming beaches of Miami to the enchanting Disney and Universal theme parks in Orlando, this place they call Florida will always be the ultimate vacation destination. Now is the chance to experience the magic of Florida".

For additional details on the tournament please contact PGBS at info@pilipinasglobalbasketball.com.