Ferdinand Pascual Explained

Ferdinand Pascual
Birth Date:30 July 1970
Birth Place:Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Education:University of Baguio
Occupation:Basketball referee

Ferdinand "Bong" Pascual (born July 30, 1970) is a Filipino basketball referee who has officiated in the FIBA World Cup and the Summer Olympics. He also served as a referee for the UNTV Cup[1] [2] and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Early life and education

Pascual was born on July 30, 1970[3] is a Filipino basketball referee. He has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002. and spent his early years in Cabanatuan. He was sent to Baguio to complete his education[4] where he studied at the University of Baguio. He was part of the university's basketball team, the Cardinals. He obtained a commerce degree in the University and became a nursing aide prior to becoming a full-time referee.[5] He has also considered pursuing a career in dentistry.[6]

Refereeing career

International

Pascual has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002. Pascual has officiated in various international competitions including the 2014[7] and 2019 FIBA World Cup.[5] He officiated in a pre-Olympic tournament held prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics.[6]

In 2016, Pascual was nominated by the FIBA as one of the officials that was to work in the 2016 Summer Olympics held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[8] Pascual is the second Filipino referee to officiate an Olympic basketball game, next to Medardo Felipe in the 1984 Olympic Games.[5] He officiated games at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan held in 2021, despite not being able to officiate in the Olympic qualifier in Victoria, Canada due to logistics issue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] [10] [11]

FIBA Basketball World Cup

Ferdinand Pascual first officiated in a FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014. In that edition held in Spain, Pascual was the only Asian to officiate beyond the preliminary round and was involved in two matches: Lithuania's 76–71 victory over New Zealand in the Round of 16 and the United States' 119–76 quarterfinal win against Slovenia.[6]

In the 2019 edition hosted in China, Pascual was one of the referees tasked to officiate games. Among the games he officiated are: The United States 93–92 overtime win against Turkey in the preliminaries,[12] the United States' 69–53 victory over Greece in the second round,[13] France 89–79 win over the United States in the quarterfinal,[14] and the bronze medal match which saw France clinching third place by winning 67–59 over Australia.[15]

Personal life

Pascual is married and has three children.[16]

Notes and References

  1. UNTV Cup 2 Semifinals: Judiciary Magis vs AFP Cavaliers (JUN152014). UNTV Cup. December 26, 2018. UNTV. 2. 10m55s. June 16, 2014.
  2. UNTV Cup 2 Finals: AFP Cavaliers vs PNP Responders (Game 2). UNTV Cup. December 27, 2018. UNTV. 2. 11m9s. July 3, 2014.
  3. Web site: Ferdinand Pascual - 2009 FIBA Asia Championship Referee Profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20100115233652/http://china2009.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/09/fascm/event-guide/p/peid/12425/sid/7038/referee.html. dead. January 15, 2010. 2009 FIBA Asia Championship. 4 September 2014.
  4. News: Tantengco . Ceej . Get to know Bong Pascual, first Pinoy basketball referee in the Olympics since 1984 . 15 September 2019 . ABS-CBN News . 13 July 2016.
  5. News: Henson . Joaquin . Filipino referee tapped for World Cup . 15 September 2019 . The Philippine Star . 11 August 2019.
  6. News: Pinoy referee picked for Olympics . 15 September 2019 . The Philippine Star . 30 June 2016.
  7. News: Beltran. Nestor. Pinoy ref one of four Asians in Fiba roster. 4 September 2014. The Philippine Star. 23 August 2014.
  8. News: Filipino referee Bong Pascual is bound for Rio Olympics. Will Gilas follow suit?. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Terrado. Reuben. March 8, 2016. March 8, 2016.
  9. News: Terrado . Jonas . Tokyo Olympics: Pinoy ref Bong Pascual officiates in Slovenia's lopsided win over host Japan . 13 August 2021 . Manila Bullletin . 29 July 2021.
  10. News: Filipino basketball referee set to work in OQT, Olympic games . 29 March 2021 . ABS-CBN News . 29 March 2021 . en.
  11. News: Ramos . Gerry . Pinoy referee Bong Pascual assigned to work in Tokyo Olympics . 13 July 2021 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 13 July 2021 . en.
  12. News: Giongco . Mark . Filipino referee Bong Pascual works USA-Turkey thriller at World Cup . 15 September 2019 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 4 September 2019.
  13. News: Terrado . Reuben . Pinoy referee Bong Pascual works USA game again in Fiba World Cup . 15 September 2019 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 8 September 2019.
  14. News: Terrado . Reuben . Third time unlucky as Pinoy ref Bong Pascual works US game yet again . 15 September 2019 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 12 September 2019.
  15. News: Terrado . Reuben . Pinoy ref Bong Pascual works bronze-medal game to cap busy World Cup . 15 September 2019 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 15 September 2019.
  16. News: Castillo . Musong . Yeng explains coaching style . 4 September 2014 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 16 August 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140307185611/http://sports.inquirer.net/sportsbuzz/sportsbuzz/view/20090816-220540/Yeng-explains-coaching-style . 7 March 2014 .

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