Bulakenyo mula Tas kakatawan sa Australia sa NBA Basketball School International Tournament sa Abu Dhabi

Ano ang mga sakripisyo ng 16 na taong gulang para maging isa sa kinatawan ng Australia sa NBA Basketball School International Tournament sa Abu Dhabi?

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Key Points

• Zhandro Nunez ang nag-iisang may dugong Filipino na kakatawan sa Australia sa NBA Basketball School International Tournament sa Abu Dhabi sa Oktubre 2-6, 2024.
• Ang Abu Dhabi Tournament ay isang pambihirang pagkakataon para sa mga napiling manlalaro laban sa mga koponan mula sa iba't ibang NBA basketball schools sa buong mundo. Magkakaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga kalahok na maglibot sa mga tanyag na atraksyon sa Abu Dhabi, manood ng isang NBA pre-season game, at makilala ang mga NBA stars.
• Bukod sa pagba-basketball gusto nitong ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral ng medisina o kurso sa medical field, inpirasyon niya ng pamilya at mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya.

Besides playing basketball, Zhandro is also doing some refereeing and volunteer coaching as a way of giving back to the club and community. Credit: Happy Nunez

Zhandro started joining a local basketball club at the age of 13, and since then, he has been unstoppable, participating in numerous national and international tournaments. The most recent one was in Manila earlier this year, where he represented Australia. Credit: Happy Nunez

Zhandro was awarded Dux of the Year when he graduated year 10 in 2023 from Hillard Christian School in Tasmania. Dux of the Year is a modern title given to the highest-ranking student in academics, arts, or sporting achievements. Credit: Happy Nunez

John and Happy Nunez, a couple from Tasmania, are grateful that their care and support for their children have yielded great results. Credit: Happy Nunez