NCAA Season 97 Grand Opening Ceremonies: Stronger Together, Buo ang Puso
NCAA Season 97 Returns Stronger Than Ever with Grand Opening Ceremonies
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is back with a bang as it kicks off Season 97 with a grand opening ceremony set to air this Saturday, March 26, 2022, on GMA and GTV. Hosted by De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, this season marks the highly anticipated return of Men’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball tournaments, as well as online chess and taekwondo matches.
NCAA Season 97 Management Committee Chairman Manuel Raymund Castellano, Jr. expressed his excitement for the return of contact sports, stating, “For two years, we’ve been waiting for contact sports to return, and we’re excited to have basketball and volleyball games back. And for this year, we continue to hold online chess and online taekwondo tournaments. The preparations are still very challenging with the pandemic situation, but with the support of GMA, I know this will be a successful season.”
The opening ceremonies will be graced by members of the NCAA Management Committee, including representatives from various universities. GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon also shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, emphasizing the network’s full support for showcasing the talents of student-athletes.
In 2021, NCAA and GMA Network made history by safely holding a sports tournament during the pandemic, showcasing the resilience of Filipino student-athletes. This year, Season 97 promises to be even more exciting with the return of face-to-face physical games.
To build anticipation for the season, GMA Synergy has produced ‘Game On!’ a daily show featuring NCAA athletes, coaches, and sports analysts discussing their expectations for Season 97. The opening day will feature exciting match-ups, including the Letran Knights facing off against the CSB Blazers and the San Beda Red Lions taking on the LPU Pirates.
The opening ceremonies, hosted by Rabiya Mateo, Manolo Pedrosa, and NCAA hosts Martin Javier and Sophia Senoron, will feature performances from top Kapuso stars and a special tribute to sports legends who are proud products of the NCAA.
Don’t miss the ‘Stronger Together. Buo ang Puso: NCAA Season 97 Opening Ceremonies’ on March 26 at 2:30 PM simulcast on GMA and GTV. The live games will air every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday on GTV, with replays on Mondays and Thursdays. Stay tuned for more updates on NCAA Season 97 and follow @ncaaphilippines, @gmasynergy, and @gmasportsph on social media.