As the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is underway in the Philippines, Dwight Ramos is one of the players who has gone through a rigorous training session and matches with select teams from Europe, as well as the Ukrainian U-21 teams in Estonia and Lithuania. The game has been adjusted. .
The key player for Gilas Pilipinas refuses to be slowed down by injuries — and an important part of injury prevention is proper exercise and hydration. By replenishing electrolytes lost during games and training, Ramos doesn’t miss a single moment between flights from Manila to China to adjust to the game.
Now in the final stretch of Gilas’ preparations behind closed doors, Ramos can double down on that with Gatorade, the official electrolyte partner for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Staying hydrated is the key to longevity – another Gilas key player, Barangay Ginebra resident Justin Brownlee, who has had to learn this lesson the hard way, has proven this time and time again.
At the SEA Games in Cambodia earlier this year, Brownlee battled cramps in uncomfortable playing conditions and had to miss key parts of the game due to fluid loss.
When the Philippines lost 68-79 to hosts Cambodia in 41-degree weather, Gilas Philippines coach Chot Reyes said: “His legs were cramping from the heat and exhaustion. gone.”
However, the six-time PBA champion bounced back stronger and more determined than ever, leading the Gilas through their redemption journey and putting the SEA Games gold within reach.
After all, during each 40-minute high-stakes game, players need to give it their all while battling fatigue and exhaustion. That’s why Gatorade, as the Official Electrolyte Drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, plays an invaluable role on the biggest basketball stage.
Players need a constant supply of essential fluids and replace lost electrolytes to keep them playing longer, and for over 50 years scientists, nutritionists and world-class athletes have proven the Gatorade formula can do just that.
With qualifier teams from around the world coming to the Philippines, the game expects the world’s number one sports drink to keep world-class players energized every game.
At present, other countries have completed their lineups, and the Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff will finalize the final national team list after a round of friendly matches with other participating countries.
Those expected to play include Luka Doncic (Slovenia) of the Dallas Mavericks, Jamal Murray (Canada) of the Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder ( Canada), Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz (Finland), Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls (Montenegro) and Gatorade ambassador Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves ( Dominican Republic).
Utah Jazz player Jordan Clarkson representing the Philippines will don the Gilas blue jersey, uniting the country’s best athletes to victory
With these basketball superstars on stage, Gatorade is sure to make history one bottle at a time, one game at a time.
