NCAA Season 100 Kicks Off with a Star-Studded Opening Ceremony

By Crispina M. Belen on September 7, 2024

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is kicking off its centennial season today, September 7, 2024. The "NCAA Siglo Uno: Inspiring Legacies Opening Ceremony" is happening live from the Mall of Asia Arena, bringing together the 10 member schools.

Season 100 Policy Board President Atty. Roberto Laurel of Lyceum of the Philippines University says, "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."

NCAA Season 100 Management Committee Chairman Hercules Callanta of Lyceum of the Philippines University expresses his excitement for this season and underscores 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," Callanta says. "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."

Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso says, "GMA Network is both proud and honored to be part of the centennial season of the NCAA. The league has remained resilient and true to its core, transcending borders and inspiring legacies over the past decades. As the broadcast partner and home of the NCAA, we look forward to making this historic season truly remarkable and unforgettable, not just for the 10-member schools of the athletic association, but also for its supporters and viewers watching on TV and streaming, across the Philippines and overseas."

The "NCAA Siglo Uno: Inspiring Legacies Opening Ceremony" will be hosted by GMA Synergy sportscaster and "24 Oras" "Game Changer" segment host Martin Javier, together with Sparkle artists Lexi Gonzales, Michael Sager, and Faith da Silva. SB19's Justin De Dios and P-pop's Female Alphas G22 will perform.

This season, fans should look forward to the action-packed games of the 10 competing teams of the Men's Basketball tournament: Arellano Chiefs, Benilde Blazers, EAC Generals, JRU Heavy Bombers, Letran Knights, LPU Pirates, Mapúa Cardinals, Perpetual Altas, San Beda Red Lions, and SSC-R Golden Stags. The NCAA Centennial Season further promises action-packed events in the Women's and Men's Volleyball, Taekwondo, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Street Dance, Beach Volleyball, Juniors' Basketball, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volleyball Fiesta, Soft Tennis, 3x3, Track and Field, and Cheerleading.

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