The Wider Image: In FIBA World Cup host Philippines, basketball

Truck driver Carlo Hintula, 44, a regular player at the community-built basketball court Baryo Aroma, poses for a picture showing off his tattoo of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, August 14, 2023. “Kids here say I’m old and that I can no longer play,” he said. “I just ignore them and play anyway. I focus on the game, sweat it out, and feel good. It doesn’t matter if I lose, at least I get to play ball.” REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez