It isconfirmed in TV5's sports news portal interAKTV that Lebanon, and not the Philippines, will host the FIBA Asia Cup in 2013.
Sonny Barrios, executive director of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, revealed to interAKTV that Lebanon was granted the hosting rights for the FIBA Basketball Cup Championship. However, a condition was raised stating that the Philippines will be its alternative should Lebanon fail to make it.
Incidentally, the Hajop Khajirian, Secretary General of FIBA Asia, is of Lebanese nationality.
Top Philippine basketball personalities expressed their disappointment with the decision made. For a more comprehensive report, visit this Interaksyon.com article: Lebanon, not Philippines, to host FIBA Asia next year.
