Queens of the hill

By Joachim S. Melo

ANOTHER SEASON, another championship. The Ateneo Lady Eagles end their run in the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 82 Women’s Badminton Tournament with another gold medal finish.

For the second time in a row, Ateneo stars Co-captains Chanelle Lunod and Joella De Vera share the Most Valuable Player trophy for the season. Individually undefeated in all their Singles matches, the duo managed to hold on to their reputation as one of the deadliest duos in the UAAP Badminton scene. UAAP Season 82 is also a fitting send-off for De Vera, as she concludes her collegiate badminton career with a title. 

While anchored by its veterans, the Lady Eagles also saw the birth of a star in newly proclaimed UAAP Season 82 Rookie of the Year Mika De Guzman. The phenom won all but one of her Singles matches, playing on another level against some of the best in the UAAP.

The Ateneo Women’s Badminton Team attained their fifth overall championship and second back-to-back title run after their first two-peat triumph in UAAP Seasons 75 and 76. The Lady Eagles also did so this season in breathtaking fashion, thrilling the UAAP with their dominant and exhilarating style-of-play. With the women’s badminton crown staying put in Katipunan, the Lady Eagles can rest easy as they remain the queens of the UAAP—and look to be for the foreseeable future.

Game changer: Ateneo sports clubs revitalized

By Javier P. Mapa

HISTORICALLY, SPORTS clubs in Ateneo have struggled both financially and competitively due to the lack of a framework devoted to their success. But on March 28, 2019, this problem was finally addressed when sports clubs collected enough signatures to be recognized as an official sector in the University. 

Formerly under the Intramurals Athletics Council, the Ateneo Sports Club Sector (ASCS) now exists as its own entity thanks to ASCS Officer-in-Charge and Sanggunian member Jerard Afable and member of the Department of External Affairs Sociopolitical Arm of the Sanggunian Jannele Jimenez. They both believe that athletes for all sports should be properly supported by Ateneo through funding for their own jerseys, tournaments, and transportation, among other benefits. The sector’s long-term goal is to be recognized by the entire Ateneo administration, and not just of the Loyola Schools (LS), which would open up more possibilities for its progression because of the potential use of venues and facilities not under the LS.

The sports currently under the ASCS, such as flag football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, archery, dance sport, and futsal, are aligned with the sector’s aim to promote sports that are not in the mainstream. Ultimately, the ASCS encourages athletes to be passionate about living out their athletic dreams while representing the school, as stated in their 2019 Recruitment Week slogan: Don’t miss out on the game of your life.

UAAP to expand sports coverage for Season 82

By Xavier C. Bautista

ALL FOR More, the theme woven into every endeavor this University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 82, encourages athletes to go above and beyond. And so, in an effort to promote these feats of athletic achievement,  Ateneo de Manila University, along with this season’s broadcast partners, is working to deliver extensive broadcasting and revamped coverage—showcasing more sports than ever before. 

With recent technological improvements and the presence of online streaming services, sports broadcasting has become more accessible and convenient. By providing exposure for these events through virtual avenues, a ripple is created: Athletes’ efforts are recognized, which allows for the growth of various sports in the Philippines.

As of October 2019, the following sports have streaming and broadcasting services available for the UAAP Season 82.

Men’s Basketball

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action 
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action/iWant.tv

Women’s Basketball

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: N/A
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action/iWant.tv (Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM)

Men’s Volleyball

Spikers’ Turf Open Conference

• Television broadcast: Signal (Channel 91 and 261)
• Online streaming: Facebook: OneSportsHDph/Youtube: One Sports PH

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action (Select games only)
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action/iWant.tv (Select games only)

Cheerdance Competition

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action/iWant.tv

Men’s Football

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action/iWant.tv

Women’s Football

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action (Select games)
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action/iWant.tv (Select games)

Baseball

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action (Select games)
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action (Select games)

Softball

UAAP Season 82

• Television broadcast: ABS-CBN Sports & Action (Select games)
• Online streaming: ABS-CBN Sports & Action (Select games)

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