BASKETBALL will be tackled anew in the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum in the final week leading to the FIBA World Cup.
The television side of the Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 quadrennial showcase and a newly-launched comprehensive book about Philippine basketball will be discussed in the weekly session that starts at 10 a.m. at the conference half of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Ms. Sienna Olaso, VP Production Finance and Special Projects of Cignal TV Inc., will talk about the television coverage of the World Cup games to be televised free on channels TV5 and One Sports and on Cignal TV.
Former sportswriter Noel Albano will discuss the book “When We Were Champions” that chronicles the journey of Philippine basketball through the years.
Joining Albano is former sportswriter, journalist, and former Valderrama, Antique mayor Ray Roquero, representing Anakalusugan Party list, who published the book.
The Forum is backed by San Miguel Corp., Philippine Sports Commission, Milo, Philippine Olympic Committee, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
PSA president Nelson Beltran enjoins members to attend the session before the Forum takes a two-week break to give way to the country’s hosting of the World Cup.
