Kiwi basketball coach banned from university sport after two players drown at boot camp

Authorities in the Philippines have imposed a lifetime ban on New Zealand basketball coach Tab Baldwin following the deaths of two young players during a pre-season boot camp. The incident occurred during a training program, leading officials to take disciplinary action against the coach involved in the university sport sector.

The lifetime ban marks a significant regulatory response to the tragedy. The decision highlights the oversight of university-level athletic programs in the Philippines and the professional consequences for coaches following fatal incidents during team training activities.