The third “Taiwan-US Cup Charity Basketball Friendship Invitational” held its thrilling preliminary games last Sunday (April 28th), and the final match, where four teams will compete, is set to take place on Saturday, May 11th, from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Citrus College Gymnasium. Fans are welcomed to purchase tickets for $5 each for the event, with all proceeds going to the “Care Mission USA” foundation to support charitable causes.
The “Taiwan-US Cup” invitational tournament is organized by the Los Angeles Taiwan American Chamber of Commerce (TACCLA), China Airlines, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO LA), along with teams from CTBC Bank, Ten Ren Tea, and ATeam Logistics. Based on the results of the preliminary games, the championship match will see TACCLA-China Airlines-TECO LA team competing against Ten Ren Tea, while CTBC Bank will face off against ATeam Logistics for third place.
The preliminary games, held at 7 pm on the 28th, were divided into Group A and Group B. In Group A, the TACCLA-China Airlines-TECO LA team faced off against CTBC Bank, while in Group B, Ten Ren Tea competed against ATeam Logistics. The games were intense, with both teams in Group A evenly matched, leading to several tiebreakers and eventually an overtime showdown. In the end, the TACCLA-China Airlines-TECO LA team emerged victorious by a narrow margin, securing their spot in the finals. In Group B, both teams displayed exceptional accuracy in scoring, showcasing excellent teamwork and skills that made the game extremely exciting. Ultimately, Ten Ren Tea emerged as the winner, earning a ticket to the championship match.
On the day of the finals, Panda Express will sponsor light meals, and the organizers will provide a variety of food options. Well-known companies such as CTBC Bank, China Airlines, Ten Ren Tea, ATeam Logistics, Seville Classics, and Westin Bonaventure Hotel have generously supported and sponsored the event. Overseas community organizations and businesses will set up booths at the venue, offering a range of gifts and organizing raffles for China Airlines tickets to enhance the entertainment for attending fans.
For more details about the championship event of the invitational tournament, feel free to contact [email protected].