The many basketball crazy people of this town is about to get a treat as the 1st Mayor Dors Rivilla Cup is set commence this Saturday on October 18, 2008 at the basketball court in the Paniqui Plaza.

A total of sixteen teams joined the tournament, each representing their barangays except the joined team of Cabayaosan and Acocolao.  Other teams who joined the tournament are from the barangays of Poblacion Norte, Poblacion Sur, Samput,  Sta. Ines, Estacion, Abogado, Canan, Matalapitap, Burgos, Tablang, Balaoang, Coral, Carino, and Apulid.

The tournament is open for all ages.  Players must have roots in Paniqui to be able to play. Banjo Calpito, formerly of Barangay Ginebra Kings, will play for Barangay Sta. Ines.

Major sponsors are the San Miguel Corporation, Jollibee, and the PaniqueniansUSA.

Games will be held everyday in the afternoon starting 6:00 pm.