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Filipinos in Bangkok opened the “ Pinoy Basketball Tournament Season 8 ” last Saturday afternoon at St. John’s International School. The opening ceremony was overwhelming and the Filipino singers were incredible.The venue was packed with basketball enthusiasts young and old alike who enjoyed the Filipino foods and snacks. Children were enjoying as if basketball was there number one sports. In fact some of the children were asking their parents if they can borrow a basketball because they want to play as well.
Meanwhile the opening games were astonishing. The first game was the game between Tsaiyo  and Repapips. The match was ended into overtime from slim 18-17 margin in the first quarter, 32-29 in second, 48-44 in third and 62-62 in the fourth. But in the overtime Tsaiyo enhanced its offense and made an eight zero run. Tsaiyo won the game.

Read more or you can visit our gallery for pictures of Filipinos playing basketball in Thailand.

Story by Steve St. John

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