Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — #PUSO2019 didn’t come through.
China beat out Philippines to become the host of the 2019 World Cup, FIBA announced on Friday (August 7).
Both countries each gave their final presentations at a gathering in Japan, but it was China who ended up winning the bid.
Filipino hoop fans voiced their opinions on Twitter after China was named as the 2019 host of the 32-team basketball conclave.
Here are some of the reactions following the announcement:
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— Isaiah Limchioco (@irelimchioco) August 7, 2015
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"Almost"
is indeed such a painful word. #PUSO2019
—
Carmela Panta (@Chumzii09) August
7, 2015
I
think FIBA wants assurances with those proposed infrastructures. Obviously,
it is one of the factors why Philippines lost bid. #PUSO2019
—
Shaina Ramos Aguilar (@shashaaaaai) August
7, 2015
economic
progress will always be the hindrance for the philippines to host any prestigious
events. this is so saddening ㅠㅠㅠ #PUSO2019
—
nicky (@chanbaekbliss) August
7, 2015
We
are disappointed with the result of our campaign but we gave the chinese a
headache today. We're reaching something, a vision. #PUSO2019
—
Keith Mariano (@keithmariano) August
7, 2015
The
Philippines is ready to play and fight anywhere #FIBA2019
chooses to go. #PUSO2019.
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—
Tonyo Cruz (@tonyocruz) August
7, 2015
No
one can take away the Filipino spirit and love for basketball! #PUSO2019
—
Stephanie Rosas (@stefyrosas_) August
7, 2015
Served
as lesson for our government. Lack of world-class facilities & transportation
#PUSO2019
—
ChristianDJ E. (@DJCoDoughnuts) August
7, 2015
