Two Davao City youth basketball teams to play in Incheon tournament
The city's sports office has cleared 15-and-under and 17-and-under squads to represent Davao City at an international grassroots basketball event in South Korea early next year.
Two youth basketball teams from Davao City will represent the city at the International Basketball Tournament in Incheon, South Korea, set for 27 January to 3 February 2027, according to the Daily Tribune.
The Davao City Sports Development Division Office gave its approval for the teams, which will compete in the 15-and-under and 17-and-under brackets. Team manager Aldin Celi will oversee the selection of players for both squads.
Celi made a courtesy call at the sports division office on Wednesday and thanked Mikey Aportadera, head and officer-in-charge of the division under the City Mayor's Office, for recognising the young athletes. He also cited Aportadera's "continued commitment to grassroots sports development in Davao City."
According to Celi, joining the tournament goes beyond the game itself. He said it is a chance to represent the city with pride, show Davaoeño talent to an international audience, and encourage younger players to aim higher.
The report did not name the players who will make up the two squads.
Why it matters for Davao
Young Davao City players will get the chance to compete internationally under the city's banner, in an event the city's sports office has backed as part of grassroots sports development.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Daily Tribune. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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