Tournament details | |
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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.