NCR dominates 2015 SCUAA National Olympics

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – The National Capital Region (NCR) remained undisputed as they were again awarded over-all champion in the early closure of the 2015 State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) National Olympics in Tuguegarao City.

The 8-day athletic meet ended with the awarding of NCR as the over-all champions with 101 golds, 67 silvers, and 37 bronzes. The closing ceremonies was supposed to happen Saturday, February 14, but was moved a day early by the administration of the SCUAA.

NCR emerged triumphant in Volleyball (Women), Arnis (Men and Women), Dancesports (Latin and Standard), Pencak Silat (Women), Swimming (Men) and Table Tennis (Men and Women), Athletics (Men and Women), Baseball, Basketball (Women), Beach Volleyball (Men), Karatedo (Men and Women), Lawn Tennis (Women), Sepak Takraw and Softball. 

Softball and Baseball gave NCR the best score with 9 gold medal counts each. But lost the Basketball (Men) bout against Central Luzon, 101-93.

Ranked second was Central Luzon with 50 gold medals, with 60 silvers and 66 bronzes.

Region III held an early lead Thursday,but NCR raced after winning some high-earning sports early Friday. Their best moment came after gaining 9 gold medals in the Athletic events.

Central Luzon also led the gold medal count in Demonstration Sports, which included futsal, archery and body building, with a total of 13 golds. Region VI (Western Visayas) followed with 1 gold.

Regions IV (CALABARZON and MIMAROPA) and VI tied next with 42 gold medals. Region IV, however, had higher silver medals at 49 compared to Region VI’s 37, placing them in the 3rd place spot and Region VI at 4th place.

The CARAGA Region placed 5th with 31 golds, 14 silvers and 17 bronzes.
The ARMM, Regions IX, VII, X, II, V, VIII, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), I, XII and XI placed from 6th-16th respectively.

Dr. Chita Ramos, Dean of the College of Human Kinetics in Cagayan State University and a member of the working committee of the SCUAA games and Chairman-in-charge of the tally, said the tally made a “significant” change early Friday as NCR won several championship games.

“The tally has been in a notable trend. We had Western Visayas at the front-line yesterday morning, then we had Central Luzon at about late afternoon. Now, in the final tally, NCR has made a good climb,” Ramos said.

Closing ceremonies

Cagayan State University (CSU) President Dr. Romeo Quilang said in his speech during the Closing Ceremonies in Cagayan Sports Complex today thanked the Provincial Government of Cagayan and the City Government for funding the hosting of the event.

He also thanked the officials of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) for the trust they have given to him.
PASUC is the organizer of SCUAA.

Dr. Herbert Reyes, PASUC Executive Director confirmed that no school made a bid yet as for next year’s hosting.

Reyes also thanked Quilang and the people of Cagayan for an ‘exemplary’ and ‘unforgettable’ hosting.

“All of the activities were carried out successful. There may have some minor glitches but it all really went well,” Reyes.

– Rappler.com