Filipino fans carry banners in support of Gilas Pilipinas. FIBA Teenagers from a crowded Manila slum shoot hoops on
Teenagers from a crowded Manila slum shoot hoops on a court bearing the shiny logo of the FIBA World Cup, the tournament where the Philippines team disappointed a basketball-mad nation.
Undeterred by the national team’s dismal performance, which has left many disappointed fans blaming the coach, the teenagers braved heavy monsoon rain to practise their shooting skills. Community life across the country revolves around basketball courts, which are usually covered with a roof, and people play at all hours of the day and night, often in flip-flops or bare feet.
Most residents of the slum would struggle to afford even the cheapest tickets for a World Cup game at one of the official venues in Manila. Instead, many watch games live-streamed by spectators.“Maybe somebody will act as sponsors for us.”The Tenement court has earned international fame over the years, with high-profile visits from NBA stars including LeBron James.
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