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FIBA bans 13 players, two coaches after Philippines and Australia players brawl

Players engaging in a brawl during World Cup qualifier. [Photo/Courtesy]

Thirteen players and two Filipino basketball coaches have been suspended for their role in a mass brawl during a World Cup qualifier between the Philippines and Australia earlier this month, the sport’s governing body announced on Thursday.

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) also said it would fine the national Philippines basketball organization 250,000 Swiss francs ($250,000) and the Australians 100,000 Swiss francs for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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