Philippines, 25 Nov 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


DOUTHIT WILL PLAY IN THE ASIAN GAMES


PhilBoxing.com




Contrary to reports that naturalized player Marcus Douthit will not be allowed to play in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea because of supposed objections from the host nation, China, Iran and Japan, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manny Pangilinan told the Manila Standard/Viva Sports the report was ?absolutely not true.?

The businessman-sportsman and prime patron of basketball and other sports said ?we have authorization from OCA (the Olympic Council of Asia)? which had disallowed the participation of NBA player Andray Blatche because of his failure to meet OCA rules on a three-year residency, for Douthit to play.

An obviously upset Pangilinan who was recently invited to be a member of the FIBA board of directors as well as automatically elevated to a place in the FIBA Asia Board, posed the question ?where did that lie come from??

The SBP president said Douthit ?was cleared by OCA in their letter sent to us last September 8? even as he emphasized that he was also cleared by the IAGOC (the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee) during the meeting of the delegation representatives last September 11.?

He added, ?we have fully complied with all procedures and requirements making Marcus eligible and part of a 12 man roster.?
Pangilinan said ?we will go to battle with: Douthit, Jared Dillinger, Jimmy Alapag, LA Tenorio, Paul Lee, Jeff Chan, Gary David, Gabe Norwood, Ranidel de Ocampo, Japeth Aguilar, Junmar Fajardo and Marc Pingris.?

The Standard/Viva Sports spoke to Moying Martelino in Incheon after the story broke and he told us ?I was there and handled the issue. We received a written authority from OCA to allow Douthit and Alapag to play. We made sure that everything was okay.?

He said team manager Aboy Castro will attend the manager?s meeting on Fridsay along with Eleanor Navarro who is with the SBP and FIBA Asia and ?knows everything and can answer any questions.?

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes said the team will have two practices tomorrow (Friday), one at 8:00 a.m. and the other at 6:00 p.m. before leaving for Incheon on Saturday.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • SPORTS SHORTS 285: AMIR KHAN ACCEPTS OFFER FOR AN EXHIBITION MATCH WITH MANNY PACQUIAO
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Mon, 25 Nov 2024
  • FOGOUM, TOSHIHIKO, KIM, RATTAWUT, RUF, CHUTINAN IN ACTION IN HIGHLAND’S EXCITING “SHOWDOWN” NOV 28 AT SPACEPLUS IN BANGKOK, THAILAND
    By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 25 Nov 2024
  • Gil Robiego Co Elected New APPBRO President for 2025-2027
    By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 25 Nov 2024
  • Garma wins, climbs to 8th place
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 25 Nov 2024
  • Davao futsal scores 1st win
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 25 Nov 2024
  • Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat is the new FIDE World Senior 65 over category Rapid Champion
    , Sun, 24 Nov 2024
  • Thunderdome 48 - Jude Grant vs Fano Kori
    , Sun, 24 Nov 2024
  • World Boxing backs plan to create a new Confederation in Asia
    , Sun, 24 Nov 2024
  • The message is clear – Asian Boxing Confederation remains united with the IBA
    , Sun, 24 Nov 2024
  • OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION HOSTS 25TH ANNUAL TURKEY GIVEAWAY FOR EAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
    , Sun, 24 Nov 2024
  • Life vs. Death: The Ultimate Ringside Showdown Immortalized in Pierce Egan’s Boxiana
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • SPORTS SHORTS 284: TEAM MARK MAGSAYO CONFIRMS RETURN TO THE RING ON DECEMBER 14
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • RJP Boxing promotes in Bucana on Dec. 17
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • Good Prospects at Minimumweight, Light Fly, Super Bantam and Super Feather in 2025
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma is the new World Senior Blitz champion; Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat takes the bronze medal
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • KAMBOSOS JR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
    , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE CLASS OF 2025 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th
    , Sat, 23 Nov 2024
  • Ring Master promotes in Calinan on Dec. 21
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • NP Bansalan boxing team in Matalam
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • New York, Minnesota Biggest Trade Gainers; Los Angeles Has the Rookie Draft Steal
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • Filipino IM Bagamasbad prevails
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • DC girl’s futsal in Palawan now
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • Filipino FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu is ready to face challenge
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • Dante Kirkman Secures First Career Knockout with 3rd Round TKO Victory
    , Fri, 22 Nov 2024
  • Filipino Middleweight Star Blazen Rocili Set to Return to the Ring This Saturday in San Antonio, TX
    , Thu, 21 Nov 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.