Sturdy Group coach Charles Tiu.–PHOTO FROM STRONG GROUP ATHLETICS
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines will probably be represented by Sturdy Group Athletics (SGA) within the forty third William Jones Cup slated from July 13 to 21 in Taiwan.
Charles Tiu, who will name the photographs for SGA within the upcoming event alongside Rajko Toroman, mentioned the objective is to convey the Jones Cup title again to the Philippines.
“I’m hoping to convey again the Jones Cup championship to the Philippines after a while. It might be a second of immense pleasure for our nation, and we’re dedicated to working tirelessly to make this dream a actuality,” mentioned Tiu.
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The final time the nation took residence the highest prize was again in 2019, when Mighty Sports activities dominated the event beneath the tutelage of Tiu.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas government director Erika Dy additionally prolonged her assist for SGA.
“Sturdy Group Athletics has been contributing to Philippine sports activities by supporting athletes and nationwide sports activities associations (NSAs) such because the SBP. Mr. Frank Lao, his son Jacob, and Sturdy Group have shared their need to convey again the Jones Cup championship trophy to the nation and produce pleasure to Filipinos abroad,” mentioned Dy.
“The SBP is grateful for his or her partnership on this Jones Cup mission,” she added.
SGA continues to be constructing a squad that “will probably be able to win all of it,” based on Tiu.
Final January, Sturdy Group, led by former NBA famous person Dwight Howard, completed second within the Dubai Worldwide Basketball Championship.