China will host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
- 9 years ago
FIBA on Friday 7 August 2015 awarded the hosting rights for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup to the People's Republic of China. The People's Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines were the two finalists bidding to host FIBA's flagship event four years from now.
The decision was taken by FIBA's Central Board after both candidates submitted their bids and each gave presentations during the Host Announcement Ceremony. The Central Board vote saw 14 in favour of China's bid, with seven backing that of Philippines.
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The decision was taken by FIBA's Central Board after both candidates submitted their bids and each gave presentations during the Host Announcement Ceremony. The Central Board vote saw 14 in favour of China's bid, with seven backing that of Philippines.
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