MANILA, Philippines -- Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has greatly affected the Philippines, among the rest of the world, many of the country’s sporting leagues have been left with no choice but
to postpone or cancel their tournaments.
“As a team we're all devastated, of course, that this is how our season had to end. Months of preparation and sacrifice for the UAAP season and we weren't able to play it out,” said AJ Arcilla, goalkeeper for the defending champion Ateneo de Manila University. “It's heartbreaking honestly, knowing that we won't be able to play the sport that we all love.”
“Siyempre nasasayangan ako, kasi almost one year 'yung paghihirap namin sa training, araw-araw gumigising nang maaga.” Far Eastern University Tamaraws right back Martin Salilig was expecting the season to be cancelled, but admits that the news hit him differently once his expectations became reality. “Knowing it’s my last playing, it broke my heart so much because I know inside of me, I want to do more, I want to play more. It never came to my mind that I will end my UAAP this way. I don’t know what’s next but still hoping for a positive outcome. We still want to play,” Salilig continued.
“Although disheartening as it may seem, the decision of the board may be what is best for everyone at this stage. What we're going through is beyond sports and I sincerely hope that everyone is safe and healthy wherever they may be,” Diamante continued. Because of his transfer to National University , Bulldogs striker Rico Andes had to sit UAAP Season 81 out due to residency. In Season 82, he was supposed to be one of the focal points of a revamped NU side.
“Hindi man ako nakaranas na makakuha ng championship, pero sa limang taon ko sa UAAP, sobrang grateful ko sa tiwalang ipinadama ng mga coaches, teammates, friends, at family ko, especially sa nanay ko. Sobrang thankful ako sa FEU na nagbukas sa akin ng football opportunity at naging tahanan ko nang ilang taon.”
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