Int'l basketball meet in Medan

Int'l basketball meet in Medan

JAKARTA (JP): Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have confirmed their participation in the seventh "Angsapura Cup" International Basketball Tournament slated for March. 11-17 in Medan, North Sumatra.

However, it seems that Asia's powerhouses China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, and the Philippines will not be participating in the annual meet, Arjan Leo, the organizer, was quoted by Antara on Wednesday.

The meet will serve as a testing ground for the Indonesian national team, which is being groomed for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December, Leo said.

In November, Medan will host the international veteran basketball tournament. Last year it was held in China, Leo added. (arf)