Cone calls for mechanism to release Gilas players abroad to avoid another Asian Games setback

GMA Network - Oct 9, 2026

Gilas Pilipinas" failure to defend its gold medal at the recent Asian Games was partly attributed to the absence of its core players, as the tournament did not coincide with the FIBA window.

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