Monday, 29 August 2022

FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: Philippines vs Saudi Arabia

After two years, I got the opportunity to shoot basketball again and not just an ordinary game but the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers between Gilas Pilipinas and Saudi Arabia which was held at Mall of Asia Arena on August 29. 


I submitted my accreditation a few weeks ago under ABS-CBN Sports and got accredited for the event. I decided to go to the venue early to get a good shooting spot in the photographers area. I arrived around 4 PM and passed my antigen test before entering the venue. 


What makes this game more memorable is this will be Jordan Clarkson's first home game as a Gilas Pilipinas member.


I got my ID and photographer bib before going to the photographers area where some of my friends are already seated like Mix, Rio and Jerome. 


Around 6 PM, the people are being allowed to enter the venue as the game will be starting at 7 PM. 


Both teams officially entered the court around 6:45 PM and the game started at 7 PM. Here are my photos taken during the game.

Warm-up


Game Photos


Philippines defeated Saudi Arabia 84-46 as Jordan Clarkson finished the game with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assist while Kai Sotto finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

I am very excited for the FIBA World Cup event next year which will happen here in the Philippines. It was nice to cover a big event like this again and see friends from the media including Gretchen Ho and Denise Tan.


Also bump with Cassy Naidas-Aguilar and Antonette Espiritu in the event


Photos taken using Nikon D750 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

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