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Sabrina Ionescu's Inspiring Basketball Tour Hits Manila

2/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu is set to inspire basketball fans in Manila on March 10-11 during her inaugural Asian tour. She’ll lead a dynamic basketball clinic, participate in a thought-provoking panel discussion, and showcase her skills in an exhibition game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, before heading to Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

History

Historical Context

Sabrina Ionescu's Manila tour on March 10-11 continues the WNBA's legacy of global outreach. Since its 1997 inception, the league has empowered players like Brittney Griner and Maya Moore to advocate for social justice, echoing the activism seen in sports history, from Muhammad Ali to Billie Jean King.

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Story summary

WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu is set to inspire basketball fans in Manila on March 10-11 during her inaugural Asian tour. She’ll lead a dynamic basketball clinic, participate in a thought-provoking panel discussion, and showcase her skills in an exhibition game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, before heading to Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

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