The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is set to put a bow on its 96th season with a special program on Sunday, August 8.
To be shown on GTV at 5:05pm, the closing ceremonies will feature performances from The Clash alumni Jessica Villarubin, Jeremiah Tiangco, and Anthony Rosaldo, who sang this season's theme as well as "Patuloy ang Pangarap." Rise Up Stronger NCAA Season 96 hosts Martin Javier and Sophia Senoron will also host this special presentation.
Reflecting the signs of the times and observing health and safety protocols, the abbreviated season commenced last June 13 and featured poomsae and speed kicking for taekwondo, chess, and skills challenges in basketball and volleyball.
All ten member-schools (Arellano University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Jose Rizal University, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mapua University, San Beda University, San Sebastian College-Recoletos, and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA) of the NCAA participated this season, the first collegiate athletic league to safely conduct a sports tournament since the eruption of the coronavirus pandemic, living up to their theme, "Rise Up Stronger."
Aside from the performances, members of the NCAA Policy Board and the Management Committee will grace the NCAA Studio of Champions, which has served as the hub of coverage for the season.
Season 96 Policy Board President Fr. Clarence Victor C. Marquez, OP expressed his gratitude to the viewing public for their support of the season. "Admittedly, it has been a challenging season as we joined the rest of the world in confronting this pandemic—enduring death, disease, and other difficulties; continuing with whatever remains of our plans and offering our courageous response, our wonderful hope to our member school communities, to our student-athletes, and to our fans," he shares.
The Letran rector adds, "By the grace of God, we have found a new broadcast partner in GMA Network, Inc. and opened this special Season 96 with much promise and pomp. By pushing through and completing this special Season 96, we have made the NCAA to rise together stronger than ever, more relevant and ready for the next chapter of our history."
Also set to take place is the handover to next season's hosts, CSB. Incoming Policy Board President Br. Edmundo Fernandez, FSC provided some optimism for the upcoming campaign. "We have seen how Filipinos strive and persist despite many challenges. The grit, passion and commitment to do what is necessary to win and achieve our goals are especially evident in the stories of our athletes. This year we were reminded of our national pride and the Filipino spirit through our national athletes who raised our flags and brought home medals from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Inspired by our national athletes and our students, such as Hidilyn Diaz, the first Olympic Gold Medalist of the country, we continue to provide a venue for our student athletes to develop the values and discipline through NCAA. With united spirits, let us continue to train and inspire our students to use their gifts and abilities, and strive to build our nation. May the next season be a year of extraordinary unity for all of our schools and nation."
NCAA Season 96 is the first season of the new deal the league had with the GMA Network, who stepped up to handle the broadcast rights after the collapse of ABS-CBN. Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon shares, "From all of us here in GMA Network, we extend our warmest congratulations to the NCAA Season 96 Policy Board and Management Committee, NCAA student-athletes and coaches, and the entire NCAA community for successfully mounting its most challenging and fruitful season yet. Once again, NCAA has made history by becoming the first collegiate athletic league in the Philippines to safely hold a sports tournament in the time of pandemic. Keeping the spirit of sportsmanship alive during these trying times is a necessary message that promotes unity and hope. That when we all come together, we can all rise up stronger. This makes us even more proud to call GMA the home of NCAA. We feel even more honored to be part of an institution that continuously helps shape the future of our young athletes and national pride. So, as we culminate NCAA Season 96, we leave you with a promise that GMA Network will remain committed to provide NCAA with a world-class treatment and a well-deserved global recognition. Ang inyong Kapuso Network, buong puso para sa NCAA."
Aside from GTV, the closing ceremonies will be seen overseas on GMA Pinoy TV and GMA News TV.
For more details, check out www.ncaa.com.ph and follow both @ncaaphilippines and @gmasynergy on Instagram.
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