COACHES of China, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Iran and host Philippines said that they see equal chances of winning in the 27th edition of the FIBA-Asia men’s basketball championship set to start on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

A significant highlight of the event was the Iranian team’s declaration to postpone the fasting for the Ramadan until after the 11-day tournament is over.

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