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PBA rallies behind Gilas’ Olympic quest
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has approved an extended 14-month Season 50, starting October 4, to support Gilas Pilipinas' Olympic bid.
The extended season will include scheduled breaks to accommodate Gilas Pilipinas' participation in major tournaments such as the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the 2026 Asia Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Prominent PBA players, including June Mar Fajardo, CJ Perez, Scottie Thompson, Japeth Aguilar, Calvin Oftana, Chris Newsome, and Justin Brownlee, have been loaned to the national team.
Gilas Pilipinas aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by first securing a spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup and emerging as the top Asian team.
The national team will begin its six-window qualifying campaign for the 2027 FIBA World Cup on November 28 against Guam.
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