Ferdinand Pascual
| Ferdinand Pascual | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 30, 1970 Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | University of Baguio |
| Occupation | Basketball referee |
Ferdinand "Bong" Pascual (born July 30, 1970)[1] is a Filipino basketball referee. He has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002.[1] Pascual has officiated in various international competitions including the 2014 FIBA World Cup. He also was a former referee at the Philippine Basketball Association where he first officiated in 2006.[2][3]
In 2016, Pascual was nominated by the FIBA as one of the officials that will work in the 2016 Summer Olympics held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,[4] Pascual is the second Filipino referee to officiate a Olympic basketball game, next to Medardo Felipe in the 1984 Olympic Games.
Pascual studied at the University of Baguio where he was part of the varsity, the Cardinals.[3] Pascual is married and has three children.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Ferdinand Pascual - 2009 FIBA Asia Championship Referee Profile". 2009 FIBA Asia Championship. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- 1 2 Castillo, Musong (16 August 2009). "Yeng explains coaching style". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- 1 2 Beltran, Nestor (23 August 2014). "Pinoy ref one of four Asians in Fiba roster". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ Terrado, Reuben (March 8, 2016). "Filipino referee Bong Pascual is bound for Rio Olympics. Will Gilas follow suit?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 8, 2016.