🏀 2017 FIBA Asia Women's Cup

The 2017 FIBA Asia Women's Cup was held in Bangalore, India from the 23rd July to 29th of July. Sixteen (16) nations participated in this tournament and were divided into two divisions. 

Division A composed of eight (8) teams and are eligible for top honours and medals of the Asia women's Cup. While Division B which is also composed of eight (8) teams and will fight for top place for a Division A promotion.

Two of our Southeast Asian teams competed in this tournament but in separate divisions. Philippines in Division A while Singapore in Division B.

At the end of this tournament, the Philippines retains its Division A status after defeating North Korea while Singapore placed 5th overall in Division B after beating Fiji in their last match.

Below are the schedules and results of team Philippines and Singapore.

Division A

• July 23 | Group B | Philippines 55-106 Japan
• July 24 | Group B | Philippines 65-107 Australia
• July 25 | Group B | Philippines 63-91 South Korea 

Quarter-Finals

• July 27 | Philippines 43-117 China

5th-8th Places

• July 28 | Philippines 53-87 Chinese Taipei

7th-8th Places

• July 29 | Philippines 78-63 North Korea

Philippines retain its Division A status.

Division B

• July 23 | Group B | Singapore 103-38 Fiji
• July 24 | Group B | Singapore 52-73 Kazakhstan
• July 25 | Group B | Singapore vs Lebanon

Knock-Out Round

• July 27 | Singapore 79-84 Uzbekistan

5th-6th

• July 29 | Singapore 80-65 Fiji

Team Philippines | Photo via FIBA.com

Team Singapore | Photo via FIBA.com