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The Philippines have reversed their decision to pull out of the basketball tournament at the Asian Games after listening to the views of their fans, Ricky Vargas, chairman of the Philippines Basketball Association, has said.
The country withdrew from the competition last month with its governing body saying that it needed to focus on its appeal against punishment for the on-court brawl during a World Cup qualifier last month.
Thirteen players from the Australia and Philippines teams, as well as two Filipino coaches, were suspended for their role in the fight during the game in Bulacan on July 2.
“We realised there is a strong clamour from our fans, so we decided to take a look at it,” Vargas said in a statement on Sunday. “This will be final.”
The basketball competition at the Asian Games takes place from August 19 to September 1 in Jakarta.
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Asian Games 2018: Philippines backtrack – will now compete in Jakarta basketball tournament

Philippines will now compete at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta after reversing their decision to withdraw. Photo: EPA

epa06897738 (FILE) - Christopher Goulding (L) lies on the ground as Daniel Kickert (2-L) of Australia elbows Roger Pogoy (C) of the Philippines during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Group B qualifier match between the Philippines and Australia in Manila, Philippines, 02 July 2018 (reissued 19 July 2018). The FIBA Disciplinary Panel announced on 19 July 2018, its decision to suspend 13 players and 2 coaches and to impose fines and further sanctions on the national federations of Philippines and Australia after a fight turned into a wider and more violent brawl on 02 July 2018, during their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers game. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO

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Asian Games 2018: Philippines backtrack – will now compete in Jakarta basketball tournament

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Filipino basketball authorities reverse their decision after listening to their fans