For Calvin Oftana, this edition of the national team is special.
Despite various adversities clouding the squad, with some of their original players being deemed ineligible to play in the China games and also suffering a huge loss against eventual finals opponent Jordan earlier in the contest, the team was able to overcome all of these and clinch their first men’s 5-on-5 gold in 61 years.
“Yung grupo na ‘yon, grabe, ibang klase, sobrang special,” he said on Sunday while attending an NCAA game in San Juan City. The former San Beda star also commented on how they were then asked by coach Tim if they would continue to compete given the eligibility issues of Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Mo Tautuaa, and Jason Perkins.
The TNT Tropang Giga forward also gave credit to late additions Chris Ross, Marcio Lassiter, Arvin Tolentino, Kevin Alas, and CJ Perez.
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