In a dramatic final that was defined by a point 67-66, the Mexican basketball team, category U-16, beat Puerto Rico, in the FIBA Americas World Championship that was held in Guanajuato, achieving their pass to the World Cup in Hungary.
With this result, the Mexican team obtained its pass to the World Basketball Championship that will take place in Hungary next year, informed Fernando Pérez, president of the Basketball Sports Association in Hidalgo.
The players of the representative of Mexico made the most of their status as hosts to make a good event that ultimately paid off the victory.
Now, another selection process will be opened to recruit the best athletes in Mexico who will have the great commitment to compete in the World Cup.
The team that was champion will be the base of the selection that will travel to Hungary, with some inlays of players with excellent competitive level to give greater strength to the offensive of the national team.
The coach of Hidalgo participated in the national team, and was summoned by the sports authorities of our country, due to her good results achieved in national events.
Regarding the participation of the Hidalgo coach, the ADEMEBA director indicated that its continuity will be determined by the national directors.
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