Terrence Romeo again in 3×3 motion as Philippines hosts Manila Challenger

Terrence Romeo groups up with Mac Tallo for Manila Melmac as they attempt to make waves towards formidable competitors within the Manila Challenger of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025

MANILA, Philippines – Terrence Romeo returns to three×3 motion as he takes half within the Manila Challenger of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025 that the Philippines will host on September 20 and 21 on the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Romeo, who additionally showcased his wares within the 2014 and 2015 editions of the three×3 World Tour, will play for Manila Melmac within the 16-team tiff that serves as a qualifier for the Macau Masters in October.

The three-time PBA scoring champion groups up with Mac Tallo, Henry Iloka, and Abdul Sawat. 

Additionally a three-time PBA champion with San Miguel, the 33-year-old Romeo final performed for Terrafirma within the 2024-2025 season. 

Two extra groups will symbolize the Philippines: Mandaluyong and Cavite.

Jeff Manday and Joseph Sedurifa are anticipated to indicate the best way for Mandaluyong, which additionally options Malick Diouf and Zedjay Etulle, whereas Chris de Chavez, Chester Saldua, Jordan Bartlett, and Jean Victor Nguidjol make up Cavite. 

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio stated the federation is thrilled to stage the occasion. 

“It’s an Olympic sport so we have to preserve investing in 3×3 with the hopes of creating it to that stage within the close to future,” stated Panlilio. 

“Internet hosting the Manila Challenger helps in two methods as a result of it permits our gamers and the federation to get a lot wanted factors for the rankings whereas additionally permitting our athletes to check themselves towards the world’s greatest.”

The three Filipino squads will go up towards formidable competitors, with world No. 1 Strahinja Stojacic and No. 2 Marko Brankovic spearheading prime seed Ub of Serbia. 

Karlis Lasmanis and Nauris Miezis, who led Latvia to the boys’s 3×3 gold medal within the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, hyperlinks up with Chinese language duo Xiang Zhi Chao and Zhang Dian Liang as they swimsuit up for China’s Chongming, which is seeded second. 

The remainder of the sphere contains groups from Mongolia, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Chinese language Taipei, Bahrain, Singapore, and Indonesia. 

“We’re excited to showcase our Filipino skills as effectively and see how effectively they’ll compete at this degree,” stated SBP government director Erika Dy. – Rappler.com