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Facing tall odds in Olympic qualifier, Gilas women out to protect top-flight status
Jack Animam (No. 75) will anchor the squad that will compete in Sydney. —DENISON REY A. DALUPANG Just before dismissing his charges, Gilas Pilipinas women’s head coach Patrick Aquino called for a huddle. It wasn’t the usual kind where he heaps praises on a player and then offers points of improvement for another. In this…
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Gilas Women face tall order in Fiba Asia Cup
Janine Pontejos gets smothered by two defenders during the Philippines’ game against Australia in the 2021 Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Amman, Jordan. Australia won, 120-56. Photo from Fiba.com MANILA, Philippines-The Philippines will have its work cut out for itself in the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup this June. Gilas Pilipinas takes on host Australia on…
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