15/09/2026
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Anchored on the theme โBeyond the Finish Line: Compete to Inspire, Rise to Empower,โ Bicol University marked the start of the BU Olympics 2026, welcoming student-athletes for a weeklong tournament from September 14 to 19 at the BU Albay Sports Complex.
The event officially commenced with a parade from the university's Commencement Grounds to the BU Sports Complex, attended by students and university officials.
โToday, we gather as one university, one community, and one shared excellence,โ emphasized Cyrus Barrameda, Vice President of Administration and Finance and University Athletic Board, in his welcome address.
Reinforcing this call for unity and sportsmanship, Joshua Karl Ricacho, a gold medalist in Menโs Chess at the National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (NSCUAA) Games, led the Athletesโ Oath of Amateurism, highlighting the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and integrity that shall guide the athletes throughout the games.
The opening program also featured the Mr. and Ms. State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) 2026, bringing together representatives from across the colleges and satellite campuses.
College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM) and College of Nursing (CN) delegates were hailed Mr. and Ms. BU Olympics 2026 respectively.
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