Basketball
2023 World Cup breaks historical attendance record
Record turnout for the 2023 FIBA World Championship starting today, 25 August, in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.
On the day of the first match between the Philippines and Dominican Republic national teams, 38,115 fans gathered in the stands at the Philippine Arena in Manila.
Local media reported that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has suspended schools and government offices in parts of Manila, allegedly to achieve historic success.
The 2023 FIBA World Championship will run until 10 September.
𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 making in Manila 🤩
3️⃣8️⃣,1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ Fans filled the Philippine Arena and set a new FIBA Basketball World Cup record as 2023 begins with PUSO and passion!#FIBAWC x #Win for Everyone pic.twitter.com/PCoE67plIP
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 25, 2023
Source: Sport UA
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