Palaro, NC events scrapped

MANILA, Philippines — Due to the worsening COVID-19 situation, this year’s Palarong Pambansa and the remainder of the NCAA calendar were called off yesterday and are now in danger of being cancelled for good.

Mayor Marcy Teodoro of host city Marikina announced the cancellation of the multi-sports meet for grade school students after he announced a confirmed case of COVID-19 in his city.

The Department of Education has yet to make an official announcement although its officials were reportedly meeting at press time.

The NCAA also decided to call off its games.

“Due to the declaration of the Department of Health of Red Alert Sub-Level 1, and the guidance issued by the Department of Education that concerns gatherings or out-of-school activities, all NCAA activities are hereby suspended until further notice,” said the NCAA in a statement.

The league policy board will soon meet to tackle the possibility of cancelling the remainder of Season 95.

“The action of the NCAA is for the safety and welfare of the students, athletes, the fans and the officials,” it added.

The “unfinished” NCAA events include volleyball, football, kiddies, basketball, beach volley, track and field and cheerleading.

It marked the second time that the NCAA has postponed games in the ongoing season.