UAAP announces cancellation of the 83rd season

Angelo Kouame and the Ateneo Blue Eagles will have to wait to defend their title.

The UAAP released this statement on Friday.

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) announces the cancellation of its 83rd season.

After a series of discussions, the UAAP Board of Trustees came to this difficult decision, putting major consideration on the health and safety of the student-athletes and those involved in the operations of our competitions.

The decision will allow UAAP member-schools to plan their activities for the remainder of the academic year, as well as their athletic programs for next season. 

Both the Board of Trustees and the Board of Managing Directors will further discuss the implications of the cancellation for the guidance of the member-schools and student-athletes.

The pandemic earlier this year forced the league to conclude its 82nd season prematurely, with most sports scheduled in the second semester either unable to finish their campaigns or never got off the ground.

As for the 83rd season, the league made the decision to move its planned start date from September to early 2021, before making the announcement that it is cancelling the season.

It is being reported that La Salle will be granted hosting rights for the 84th season, in light of these developments.

This also would have been the first season under their new broadcast partnership with Cignal TV.