Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio has been elected the second vice chairman of the FIBA Asia Board in the course of the Zone Assembly held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia not too long ago.
Dr. Ok Govindraj was elected president as he succeeded outgoing FIBA Asia president Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani whereas Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming was elected chairman. Akram Halabi, in the meantime, will function the primary vice chairman.
Panlilio mentioned being a part of the FIBA Asia Board will permit him to assist the basketball physique promote the sport of basketball within the area.
“It is an honor to be elected in the board of members of FIBA Asia to help the federation continue promoting the game of basketball and camaraderie in the region and the world.”
But he mentioned that his new place comes with an incredible accountability in nurturing the game not solely within the Philippines however in Asia as properly.
“I believe SBP also needs to strengthen its basketball development programs especially for the youth in anticipation and preparation for forthcoming competitions in the region in the next 2-3 years.”
—Bea Micaller/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
