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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb.11 (Xinhua) – Malaysia’s men’s basketball team withdrew from the qualifying rounds of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 to be held later this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the association reported today. Basketball Association of Malaysia (MABA).
After consultation with the National Sports Council (NSC), the MABA will adhere to the NSC’s recommendations not to send a team to the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers, the MABA said in a statement.
“This is due to the significant increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in the country, and the government has declared a Movement Control Order (MCO) across Malaysia from January 13 to February 18, 2021.” he said, adding that Always give priority to the safety and health of players and team officials.
Malaysia is in Group B of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers with China, Japan and Chinese Taipei. The group’s remaining matches will be played in Doha, Qatar, between February 17 and 23.
However, the Chinese Taipei men’s basketball team withdrew from qualifiers because it was unable to meet the requirement of having at least 10 participants due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Final product
