Laurah Agmata, 15, poses for a portrait by the train tracks near where she lives, in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines, August 8, 2023. Agmata, who plays for her school’s varsity and the local community league by the train tracks in the Pandacan neighbourhood, said she was looking forward to seeing Jordan Clarkson represent the Philippines in the championship. She hopes to also play for her country like the Filipino-American NBA player who is currently with Utah Jazz. “Sometimes I get discouraged because it’s often only boys who get opportunities in basketball,” she said. “But basketball is love. It’s where I turn to when I have problems. I can make the outcome I want possible at basketball.” REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez