WITH a century of growth and excellence, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) – the country’s first athletic collegiate league – is set to inspire legacies of sportsmanship, competitiveness, hope, valor, camaraderie, and power as it formally kicks off Season 100 this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, via its home and official broadcast partner GMA Network.
Live from the Mall of Asia Arena, the “NCAA Siglo Uno: Inspiring Legacies Opening Ceremony” brings together anew the 10 member schools led by Season 100 host Lyceum of the Philippines University.
Season 100 Policy Board president Atty. Roberto Laurel of Lyceum highlighted the NCAA’s achievement in producing individuals who have made a mark in the country’s sports industry.
“Ten decades have passed and the NCAA continues to grow and flourish, remaining strong and resilient. The country’s first athletic collegiate league has already produced many icons and legends who exemplify the league’s 100 years of excellence in sports. As we celebrate the centennial season this year, we recognize everyone who is part of the journey – from those who have inspired legacies in the past 10 decades to those who continue to strive for sportsmanship today and tomorrow. Expect this season to be the most exciting yet,” said Atty. Laurel.
NCAA Season 100 Management Committee chairman Hercules Callanta of Lyceum expressed his excitement for this season and underscored the importance of every school’s support to the NCAA.
“We are thrilled to showcase to everyone what is in store for them in this historic centennial year of the NCAA. It is also important for schools to support the NCAA, as the league promotes the development and nurturing of character and lifelong skills that can be used by the youth even when they have become professionals,” expressed Callanta.
Home of the NCAA since Season 96, GMA Network’s wide reach enables viewers across the Philippines to catch all the action via free-to-air channels GMA and GTV. The games are streamed on the NCAA Philippines website (www.gmanetwork.com/ncaa), the NCAA Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel, and GMA Sports’ Facebook and X pages. Global Pinoys can catch the opening ceremony live on GMA international channels GMA Pinoy TV and GMA News TV, while succeeding games can be viewed live via GMA News TV. / PR