Philipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has agreed to become an ambassador for
the Philippines' bid to host the 2019 FIBA basketball World Cup.
The host nation for the tournament will be announced by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on 7th August 2015 in Tokyo.
Manuel V. Pangilinan, the president of the Basketball Federation of
the Philippines, said Friday that Pacquiao will be among Filipino
government officials and business executives who will try to persuade
FIBA to award the hosting of the tournament to the Philippines.
"He is not only a boxing world champion but an avid and passionate
basketball fan," Pangilinan said in a statement. "We are delighted that
he will join us as we showcase the Philippines' plans to help FIBA take
basketball to new heights and for the World Cup to transcend the sport
as a global media experience.
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