Gilas Pilipinas Women Gear Up for Fierce Competition in Fiba Women's Asia Cup
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Gilas Pilipinas women's basketball team is preparing for the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup, set to begin on July 11 in China. Facing a challenging group stage against Australia, Japan, and Lebanon, the team is training rigorously and aiming to build on their 2023 performance. Key players such as Vanessa de Jesus, Jack Danielle Animam, and Afril Bernardino are expected to contribute significantly to the team's efforts.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas women's team is training since March for the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup.
The team will face Australia, Japan, and Lebanon in the group stage starting July 11.
Gilas aims to improve on their 2023 performance where they achieved a breakthrough win and finished eighth.
Key players like Vanessa de Jesus, Jack Danielle Animam, and Afril Bernardino are central to the team's strategy.
The team has been in Division A for eight years and is familiar with the competitive pressure.