AS THE collegiate athletic associations intend to start up amid the pandemic, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will be airing a TV program dubbed "Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96" beginning May 23.
This was disclosed on Tuesday during the online press conference, adding, that the program will keep sports fans entertained and warmed up in preparation for the country's first athletic league's return to the spotlight. Every day, they will get a chance to know the athletes joining this season as well as the other faces of the NCAA such as the coaches, sports luminaries, and outstanding alumni, who started their sports journey in the said league.
“As the NCAA’s new home, GMA Network is excited to show to our viewers here and abroad the world-class talent of our Filipino student-athletes. And we at the Kapuso Network, especially the GMA Synergy team, are looking forward to sharing with our viewers our newest offering on GTV. Following health and safety protocols, ‘Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96’ serves as our warm-up to the very unique and special NCAA Season 96 and we hope NCAA fans will also look forward to the episodes we prepared for them every day,” said GMA Regional TV and Synergy First Vice President and Head Oliver Victor Amoroso.
Meanwhile, giving viewers their daily dose on NCAA are hosts Martin Javier and Sophia Senoron. Martin is regarded as one of the best among sports commentators, anchors, and hosts of this generation while, Kapuso actress, model, and entrepreneur Senoron knows how to endure and triumph over pressure.
Moreover, in an interview, Martin and Senoron expressed their excitement about headlining the latest sports program about the country’s first collegiate athletic league. “Napakagandang liga nito, napakaraming magagaling na players na nanggaling dito. Ako ay natutuwa na narito rin ako sa bagong tahanan ng NCAA,” shared Martin.
“It’s really close to home. It’s really close to my heart and I’m so grateful to be given this opportunity [to host],” Senoron said.
The ‘Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96’ is starting on May 23, Sundays at 5:05 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., and Mondays to Fridays at 2:45 p.m. on GTV.
Meanwhile, Kapuso abroad can watch ‘Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96’ via GMA Pinoy TV and GMA News TV. Visit www.gmapinoytv.com/subscribe for more details. (JSG)