FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Possibly Moving to China? Basketball Association Denies Report
Media reported that the first round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, featuring Taiwan's men's basketball team against China, would be moved to Shenyang, China. The Chinese Taipei Basketball Association issued a statement denying this report, emphasizing that the game location has not yet been finalized in writing but is confirmed to be held in a third country. The association is maintaining close communication with FIBA to ensure Taiwan's rights are not harmed. Sports Minister Lee Yang also stated that he is aware of the situation and has asked the association to send a letter to FIBA.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 15th) Media reported that the first round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, featuring Taiwan's men's basketball team against China on July 6th, would be moved to Shenyang, China. In response, the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association issued a statement denying this as untrue, emphasizing that the game location has not yet been finalized but will be in a third country.
In the preliminary stage of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, Taiwan is grouped with Japan, China, and South Korea. According to the format, each team will play one home game and one away game, with the top three teams from the group advancing to the next stage.
Taiwan's men's basketball team was originally scheduled to host China on March 1st, but FIBA moved the game to Manila, Philippines, citing the current geopolitical background. Unexpectedly, media reported today that FIBA might move Taiwan's away game against China on July 6th to Shenyang, China.
In response, the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association issued a statement calling it "not true" and revealed that after the game between Taiwan and China was moved to Manila, Philippines, FIBA had already stated that China's home game on July 6th would also be moved to a third country. At the same time, the Basketball Association has maintained close communication with FIBA. Although the game location has not yet been finalized in writing, it is still planned to be held in a third country. "The media report about a possible move to China should be a misunderstanding."
The Basketball Association pointed out that even though the FIBA official website still shows the game location as China, it is only because the third country (South Korea) has not yet proposed a specific game city and venue. Once proposed, FIBA will formally notify in writing and update the official website simultaneously. The association emphasized that it will prevent any possible harm to Taiwan's interests or any unfairness and will actively strive for all rights and interests.
Sports Minister Lee Yang, when interviewed by the media, mentioned that he had grasped the situation immediately and had asked the Basketball Association to send a letter to FIBA. "As an athlete myself, I hope China will not be afraid of us, and under equal conditions, let competition remain competition." (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 15th) Media reported that the first round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, featuring Taiwan's men's basketball team against China on July 6th, would be moved to Shenyang, China. In response, the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association issued a statement denying this as untrue, emphasizing that the game location has not yet been finalized but will be in a third country.
In the preliminary stage of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, Taiwan is grouped with Japan, China, and South Korea. According to the format, each team will play one home game and one away game, with the top three teams from the group advancing to the next stage.
Taiwan's men's basketball team was originally scheduled to host China on March 1st, but FIBA moved the game to Manila, Philippines, citing the current geopolitical background. Unexpectedly, media reported today that FIBA might move Taiwan's away game against China on July 6th to Shenyang, China.
In response, the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association issued a statement calling it "not true" and revealed that after the game between Taiwan and China was moved to Manila, Philippines, FIBA had already stated that China's home game on July 6th would also be moved to a third country. At the same time, the Basketball Association has maintained close communication with FIBA. Although the game location has not yet been finalized in writing, it is still planned to be held in a third country. "The media report about a possible move to China should be a misunderstanding."
The Basketball Association pointed out that even though the FIBA official website still shows the game location as China, it is only because the third country (South Korea) has not yet proposed a specific game city and venue. Once proposed, FIBA will formally notify in writing and update the official website simultaneously. The association emphasized that it will prevent any possible harm to Taiwan's interests or any unfairness and will actively strive for all rights and interests.
Sports Minister Lee Yang, when interviewed by the media, mentioned that he had grasped the situation immediately and had asked the Basketball Association to send a letter to FIBA. "As an athlete myself, I hope China will not be afraid of us, and under equal conditions, let competition remain competition." (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150415
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FAQ
Where will the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers match between Taiwan and China be held?
The Chinese Taipei Basketball Association announced that the game venue has not yet been finalized in writing, but it has been decided that it will be held in a third country.
Is the report about moving the game to Shenyang, China, true?
The Chinese Taipei Basketball Association issued a statement denying the report about moving the game to Shenyang, China, as untrue.
What actions is the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association taking?
The association is maintaining close communication with FIBA and actively negotiating to ensure Taiwan's rights are not harmed.