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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 19) – Gilas Pilipinas will play in a ‘bubble’ when the 2021 FIBA Asian Cup qualifiers resume in November.
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has mandated that the November 2020 and February 2021 windows of the Continental Cup qualifying rounds, including Asia, be played in a ‘bubble’ or in a strictly closed environment for playing venues and accommodation of team members.
The governing body of world basketball decided to eliminate the traditional format of back and forth matches for the health and safety of players, coaches and officials.
The authorities of the host city of the ‘bubble’ must comply with FIBA health protocols, such as reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction tests and controlled entry into the safe area. Hosts will be decided regionally and announced at a later date.
FIBA explained that each ‘bubble’ will consist of four or eight teams in one or two qualifying groups.
The ‘bubble’ format was first initiated by the National Basketball Association for the resumption of its 2019-20 season, where teams played and stayed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex within the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. , Florida.
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