Filipinos roared in joy and relief as their men\u2019s basketball team ended decades of heartbreak in winning their first Asian Games gold medal in 61 years.
Jack Animam of the Gilas women’s team leads the cheering during the Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal match between the Philippines and Jordan the other night.MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos roared in joy and relief as their men’s basketball team ended decades of heartbreak in winning their first Asian Games gold medal in 61 years.
He and others said the victory made up for the disappointment of the FIBA World Cup co-hosted by the Philippines last month. Few Filipinos are still alive who remember when a Filipino team led by the local legend Carlos “The Big Difference” Loyzaga, a 6’3” center, took the Asian Games basketball gold in Jakarta in 1962.President Marcos expressed pride over the gold medal finish, describing Gilas Pilipinas team’s performance as an incredible feat.
At the House of Representatives, Speaker Martin Romualdez also led his colleagues in congratulating Gilas Pilipinas, saying the team has accomplished “something truly extraordinary” that leaves “an indelible mark in the annals of sports history.” “Know that a proud and grateful nation awaits your return because your triumph is also the triumph of all Filipinos. Mabuhay kayo!” Yamsuan said in English and Filipino.
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