Girls coming up

THE GAME OF MY LIFE

- By BILL VELASCO

This year, the national girls under-18 basketball team participated in two international competitions. Their success meant that the country's female squads may now compete in FIBA Asia's highest division. But next year, that campaign begins with the under-16 girls, who will finally be competing in FIBA Asia's Division A against the likes of Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Chinese-Taipei. Building the team starts early in 2025.