Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

ADMU

2020 Jones Cup cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic


The 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan will not push through due to the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association announced. 

In a statement, the federation said that it made the tough decision to suspend the annual invitational tilt altogether after considering the possible inconveniences that the visiting teams might face.

Taiwan News reported that the Central Epidemic Command Center instructed CTBA to provide negative test results for all the foreign players taking part before entering the country.

Moreover, the federation would have the task of arranging designated hotels for a mandatory five-day quarantine period. Players would also need to undergo testing and another 14-day quarantine before flying back to their countries.

CTBA admitted that it could not afford to shoulder the costs, thus the decision to cancel the tournament outright.

This year’s Jones Cup was originally scheduled to be held in the cities of Kaohsiung and Xinzhuang from July 4th to 19th. It was later postponed to August due to the pandemic, until being called off.

This is now the third time that the competition got suspended since it began in 1977. First in 1989 when a fire destroyed Chunghwa Sports Stadium, then in 2003 due to the SARS outbreak.

Sources have told Tiebreaker Times that either Ateneo or Mighty Sports would have competed in the annual Philippine basketball tradition.

Mighty Sports is the reigning Jones Cup champions after it swept the competition last year. The proud franchise had also given the Philippines its sixth title in the meet.

#ReadMore  Justin Chua joins Gilas Pilipinas prep for FIBA ACQ
Written By

Oftentimes on the sidelines. Forever a student of the game. Morayta-bred.


You May Also Like

ADMU

Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin sees no reason to dwell on his biggest loss in the UAAP, as the Blue Eagles still have much...

ADMU

University of the Philippines showcased its dominance over archrival Ateneo de Manila University with a commanding 28-point victory, 75-47, to enhance its pursuit of...

ADMU

The rivalry between Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University will always be a crowd-drawer in the UAAP. However, the latest installment...

ADMU

Through nine games, it’s safe to say that Jared Bahay’s rookie season with Ateneo de Manila University in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s...

ADMU

Jared Bahay delivered his best scoring performance for Ateneo de Manila University on Saturday in their rivalry game against De La Salle University. The...

ADMU

Kevin Quiambao reset his career-high with 33 points as De La Salle University asserted its dominance over rival Ateneo de Manila University, 80-65, marking...

ADMU

Just like that, the Philippine collegiate basketball season is approaching its most exciting phase, with the Final Four just weeks away in both the...

ADMU

With four games remaining in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament, De La Salle University has already secured a spot in the...

Advertisement