The Philippines were awarded Most Valuable Fans (MVF) Best Country Award in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The outpouring of support showed by the Filipino fans to our team GILAS captured the attention of the world fans and media. Despite the heartbreak of being eliminated early in the first phase of the world cup the “PUSO” principle showed in every game has been recognized. Here's the video clip embedded below from the FIBA YouTube channel, showing our GILAS Team played extremely so as the cheers of Filipino fans to the delight of the world.
The recognition given to the Philippines as chosen Best country (Most Valuable Fans Best Country Award) puts an indelible mark to the world. The effort and fantastic plays showed by our Gilas team and the Filipinos basketball fans that flock to Spain never gone to waste. Being recognized by a world body is comparable of being in the finals or winning the game. It serves its purpose, put our country in the spotlight, be known to the world such this sporting event.
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