Fiji Men’s Basketball Team Makes History
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- Fiji defeated Thailand 69-57 to reach the second round of the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 pre-qualifiers for the first time.
- The result came after Fiji lost its previous two games against Mongolia and Thailand.
- Fiji Basketball described the achievement as the highest in the country’s international history.
Fiji’s men’s 5x5 basketball team has reached the second round of the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 pre-qualifiers for the first time.
The team secured the historic advance in Mongolia by beating Thailand 69-57. Fiji had lost its two previous games, including a 102-40 defeat by Mongolia and a 94-59 loss to Thailand.
The result marks the highest achievement by Fiji Basketball on the international stage. The second round will take place from November 23 to December 1.
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