Toyota PH supports nat’l team at FIBA World Cup 2023

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines has partnered with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

“It is with great appreciation and warmth that we welcome Toyota Motor Philippines to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 family,” SBP Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan said.

The support of Toyota Motor Philippines plays a big part in ensuring that the country hosts this prestigious international sporting event successfully.

The partnership between Toyota Motor Philippines and SBP goes beyond the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Together with the national association, they are supporting local athletes and raising the level of basketball throughout the country.

Supporting Gilas Pilipinas during their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quest is one way Toyota Motor Philippines is achieving that. The company offers its complete support as  the national team competes in front of thousands of Filipino fans this year.

FIBA Asia Board and SBP President Al Panlilio emphasized the importance of securing high-profile sponsors.

“Even as we thank Toyota Motor Philippines for agreeing to be part of this once in a lifetime experience, we are inviting as well others who wish to also share in this global activity, this journey which in a sense is truly a merger of world caliber sports and big business,” Panlilio stated.

“By being part of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 journey, one of the biggest global sports event this year, we aim to further inspire and encourage more Filipinos to use the power of

movement to reach their full potential,” Toyota Motor Philippines President Atsuhiro Okamoto said. “This is the spirit of our Start Your Impossible global sports campaign. With this partnership with FIBA through SBP, and unity basketball brings to Filipinos, we are always moving closer to our goal of producing happiness for all.”

Toyota Motor Philippines is also sponsoring basketball clinics and coaches camps to spread knowledge among amateur athletes.

These initiatives by Toyota Motor Philippines aim to emphasize the relevance of the major event as well as the value of supporting the national team and other Filipino athletes.

The Philippines will co-host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 together with Japan and Indonesia. The majority of the games that will take place from August 25 to September 10 will be held in the Philippines, including the championship game.

The Philippines has competed in six previous World Cup events. They will be taking part in the international competition for the seventh time as participants and for the second time as host.

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