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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Iran |
| Dates | September 25-October 4 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  China (3rd title) |
| Runners-up |  Philippines |
| Third place |  Japan |
| Fourth place |  Chinese Taipei |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top scorer |  Mahipal Singh(25.1 points per game) |
| Official website | |
| 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship | |
The 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship was the qualifying tournament for FIBA Asia at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. The tournament was held in Tehran, Iran from September 25 to October 4.[1]
China successfully defended their title against the first time finalists, the Philippines, 85-78, in the championship match considered as the most competitive finals so far in FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship history.[2] Both teams, as well as Japan, who defeated Chinese Taipei for the bronze medal, 85-72, will represent FIBA Asia in the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in United Arab Emirates in 2014.
- ^ "PHI - 27th FIBA Asia Championship moved to Philippines; 2013 calendar finalized". FIBA Asia. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Filipino flair falls short to China's flamboyance in Final". FIBA Asia. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.