5.07.2016
Hosted by Serbia, Italy and Philippines during 5-10 July, the 2016 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments begin today. Turkish Basketball Team will play against Senegal and Canada in Group A in Manila, the capital of Philippines.
Groups of the 2016 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) are as follows;
Philippines (Manila)
Group A
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Group B
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TURKEY
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France
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Senegal
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New Zealand
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Canada
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Philippines
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Serbia (Belgrade)
Group A
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Group B
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Serbia
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Japan
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Angola
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Czech Republic
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Puerto Rico,
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Latvia
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Italy (Turin)
Group A
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Group B
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Greece
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Tunisia
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Mexico
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Croatia
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Iran
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Italy
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The match schedule of Group A is as follows;
5 July 2016, Tuesday
18.30 (10:30 GMT) Turkey - Canada
6 July 2016, Wednesday
18.30 (10:30 GMT) Canada- Senegal
7 July 2016, Thursday
18.30 (10:30 GMT) Senegal – Turkey
The top two teams from each group (A and B groups in Serbia, Italy and Philippines) will match-up in the semi-finals on 9th of July, Saturday. There will be a one-day break on 8th of July, Friday. The winner two teams of the semi-finals will advance to the finals on 10th of July, Sunday and the last team standing will go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. After the completion of the tournaments, the three countries who will qualify for the Rio 2016 will have been determined.
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