Two Davao City youth basketball teams to compete in Incheon tournament
The city's sports office has cleared 15-and-under and 17-and-under squads to play in an international grassroots basketball event in South Korea early next year.
Two youth basketball squads based in Davao City will represent the city at an international basketball tournament in Incheon, South Korea, after getting the go-ahead from the Davao City Sports Development Division Office, according to the Daily Tribune.
The tournament is scheduled from 27 January to 3 February 2027. Davao City will send teams in the 15-and-under and 17-and-under divisions.
Team manager Aldin Celi, who will lead the selection of players for both squads, paid a courtesy call at the Sports Development Division Office on Wednesday. He thanked Mikey Aportadera, head and officer-in-charge of the division under the City Mayor's Office, for recognising the young athletes and for his "continued commitment to grassroots sports development in Davao City."
Celi said the trip is about more than basketball. He described it as a chance to represent the city with pride, show Davaoeño talent to an international audience and encourage younger players to aim higher, the report said.
Why it matters for Davao
Young Davaoeño basketball players will get international playing experience while representing the city. Player selection for both squads is still to come.
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