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Coaches understand UAAP move to suspend games due to virus scare
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has postponed all its sporting events starting February 15 due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
This decision was made by the UAAP Board of Trustees and Board of Managing Directors after deliberation, prioritizing the well-being and safety of the league's community.
The postponement aligns with advisories from the Department of Health and the Commission on Higher Education.
Tournaments for volleyball, juniors' basketball, football, baseball, softball, fencing, tennis, chess, juniors' volleyball, and track and field have been suspended.
Coaches from various teams, including Ateneo, University of Santo Tomas, Far Eastern University, and University of the Philippines, expressed understanding and solidarity with the league's decision.
They emphasized that the safety of players, coaches, and the community is the top priority.
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