If a typhoon hits Okinawa, plans for the World Cup could go awry.

Although it is unlikely that some of the scheduled games will be canceled, FIBA World Cup 2023 Okinawa, Japanmove to Manila, Philippinesdue to the possibility of inclement weather due to typhoons.

Al PanlirioBasketball Association President Philippines (SBP) said a contingency plan was established as follows: FIBA.

If there is a typhoon or other weather disturbance during the period from August 25th to September 10th, Group E matches will be played (Germany, Finland, Australia, Japan) and group F (Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Venezuela) can be moved to Philippines.

“In the worst case, if we can’t play in Okinawa, we will move both groups to the Philippines,” he said. Panliriovia the GMA network.

Groups E and F matches will be played in the new gymnasium. sand of okinawa.

As a workaround, separate the two groups into Manila Smart Araneta Coliseum and Mall of Asia Arena.

but, Panlirio “We just want the best,” he said, optimistic that such a scenario would not materialize.

Concerns arise from the fact that: OkinawaBecause it is located between the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, it is prone to typhoons, especially from June to November.