UST, tinanghal na overall champion sa UAAP
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LUMITAW na overall champion ang University of Santo Tomas (UST) sa 82nd season ng UAAP, matapos pangunahan ang collegiate at high school division.
Nasungkit ng Growling Tigers ang overall crown sa ika-44th na beses matapos pagharian ang limang events at nagtapos ng 209 points- men’s at women’s beach volleyball; men’s at women’s table tennis, at men’s judo.
Nagbulsa rin sila ng limang silver at three bronze finishes.
The Growling Tigers won the overall crown for the 44th time after ruling five events to finish with 209 points — men’s and women’s beach volleyball; men’s and women’s table tennis, and men’s judo.
Nagbulsa rin sila ng limang silver at tatlong bronze medal.
Habang ang Tiger Cubs, ay sinakmal ang ika-anim na sunod-sunod na general champion- at 21st overall- na may 179 points.
“The very successful 82nd UAAP season had just concluded. The UAAP is proof that excellence in sports continues to thrive and flourish on university campuses,” Wika ni UST rector Fr. Richard Ang, OP.
“And that the rigorous training our athletes undergo and the unwavering support of the community, coaches, fans, and friends make them the champions they really are,” dagdag pa nya.
“At this point, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all UAAP athletes for doing their very best and whose triumph in the UAAP inspires all. We are mighty proud of you.”
Napilitan ang UAAP na kanselahin ang season 82 nakaraang April dahil sa novel coronavirus pandemic, na may pitong events pa ang hindi natatapos, gayunman, pinarangalan pa rin ng liga ang lahat ng student-athletes na guamanap sa season, via virtual closing ceremony na ipinalabas ng ABS-CBN.
Labing lima na student-athlete ang pinarangalan ng Athlete Scholar awards.
Ang mga nagwagi ay sina: Adamson’s Rochelle Lalongisip (girls’ volleyball) and Cleofe Magsayo (softball); Ateneo’s Joaquin Santos (boys swimming) and Chloe Daos (women’s swimming); DLSU’s Raven Alcoseba (boys swimming) and Darius Diamante (men’s football); FEU’s Cholo Anonuevo (boys basketball) and Clare Castro (women’s basketball); NU’s Camille Clarin (women’s basketball) and Allaney Doroy (girls’ chess); UE’s Denise Pidlaoan (girls judo) and Leah Lopez (women’s judo); UP’s Gabriel Salazar (men’s judo); and UST’s Aljiren Fuchigami (men’s football) and Regina Jurado (girls’ volleyball).
Ang UAAP ay mas pinili na hindi magbigay ng Athlete of the Year award ngayon season, sa halip ay pinarangalan ang 1,214 student-athletes mula sa cancelled events sa indoor volleyball, football,baseball,softball,track and field, lawn tennis, at 3×3 basketball.
