Gilas Women's Medal Hopes Dashed by Injuries at FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
The Gilas Pilipinas Women's basketball team, hampered by the absence of key player Camille Clarin due to a high-grade partial ACL tear, failed to secure a medal at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore. Despite a valiant effort, the team lost to Japan in the semifinals and to China in the battle for third place. Australia clinched the gold medal after defeating Japan in the final match.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas Women missed out on a medal at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup due to a short-handed roster.
Key player Camille Clarin was sidelined with a high-grade partial ACL tear sustained during a preliminary game against Australia.
The team lost to Japan in the semifinals and to China in the third-place match.
Despite the setbacks, Mikka Cacho led the team's efforts, scoring against both Japan and China.
Australia won the gold medal after defeating Japan in the final.
