The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) was reported to be holding an emergency board meeting today to discuss possible courses of action in its new season in light of the growing number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
Commissioner Willie Marcial is set to present before the board all possible scenarios the league may face in the face of the dreaded outbreak, which is now pegged at 20 confirmed cases.
Marcial said he is prepared for any eventuality, including postponing games of the Philippine Cup which just kicked off last Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, or holding matches in empty arenas.
"Ilalatag namin lahat ng posibleng mangyari," he said. "Puwedeng maurong ulit 'yung schedule, puwede ring maglaro closed-door, or puwede rin namang ituluy-tuloy din natin yung mga laro."
The professional basketball league is under pressure to undertake tougher measures to protect fans and players as leagues and sports events, both locally and overseas, started cancelling games amid the coronavirus threat.
Just last 9 March, the Philippine Super Liga (PSL) women's volleyball league announced that it will be holding its games behind closed doors starting on today while Marikina begged off from its commitment to host the Palarong Pambansa.
Commissioner Willie Marcial is set to present before the board all possible scenarios the league may face in the face of the dreaded outbreak, which is now pegged at 20 confirmed cases.
Marcial said he is prepared for any eventuality, including postponing games of the Philippine Cup which just kicked off last Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, or holding matches in empty arenas.
"Ilalatag namin lahat ng posibleng mangyari," he said. "Puwedeng maurong ulit 'yung schedule, puwede ring maglaro closed-door, or puwede rin namang ituluy-tuloy din natin yung mga laro."
The professional basketball league is under pressure to undertake tougher measures to protect fans and players as leagues and sports events, both locally and overseas, started cancelling games amid the coronavirus threat.
Just last 9 March, the Philippine Super Liga (PSL) women's volleyball league announced that it will be holding its games behind closed doors starting on today while Marikina begged off from its commitment to host the Palarong Pambansa.
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