Four championships, one unforgettable weekend – let's revisit the thrilling highlights from the UAAP Season 87 collegiate basketball tournaments, the M6 World Championships, and the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference Finals.
The 2024 holiday season is off to an electrifying start with four championships in one weekend.
From the UAAP Season 87 men and women’s basketball finals to the thrilling M6 World Championships and the intense 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference, the past weekend has been a true sports spectacle before the holiday break.
Sports fans are undoubtedly in festive spirits, unwrapping the ultimate gift of non-stop action and unforgettable moments.
So, let’s take a moment to relive the exhilarating highlights from these four championship events that wrapped up 2024 in unforgettable style.
UAAP Season 87 Champions: A Holiday Comeback Story of the NU Lady Bulldogs and UP Fighting Maroons
As the holiday season fills the air with hope and joy, the NU Lady Bulldogs and UP Fighting Maroons have given us a story of true redemption and resilience, just in time for the festive season.
After the heartbreak of UAAP Season 86, the NU Lady Bulldogs came back with fire in their hearts, dethroning the UST Growling Tigresses in the women's basketball finals to reclaim their title.
The UP Fighting Maroons also embraced the holiday spirit of second chances. After a season of anticipation, they faced the DLSU Green Archers in a rematch, and with relentless energy, they dethroned the defending champions to restore their rightful place at the top.
M6 World Champions: Holiday Sweep of Fnatic ONIC Philippines
After an unforgettable run in UAAP Season 87, Fnatic ONIC Philippines has delivered another perfect holiday surprise by securing the M6 World Championship in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
For the fifth straight year, the Philippines is at the top of the world, with ONIC Philippines completing a commanding 4-1 victory over Team Liquid ID in the Grand Finals.
2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference Champions: Cignal HD Spikers – The Perfect Holiday Finish
As the entire nation basks in the glory of UAAP Season 87 champions and celebrates the flawless victory of Fnatic ONIC Philippines, Cignal HD Spikers have capped off the year with another crowning achievement, adding to the wave of Filipino victories this holiday season.
In a hard-fought battle against the Criss Cross King Crunchers, the Cignal HD Spikers showcased the same grit and resilience that we saw in both the basketball and esports finals, delivering a 25-19, 25-19, 26-24 victory to claim the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference Championship at the Philsports Arena.
Just as NU and UP fought their way back to redemption, Cignal's experience and poise under pressure were key to their success.
Their composure in clutch moments throughout the match proved that championship pedigree isn't just about talent—it's about knowing how to perform when it matters most.
As the year draws to a close, Filipino fans have much to celebrate. From the UAAP to M6 to the Spikers’ Turf, 2024 has been a year of relentless passion, comeback stories, and unyielding spirit.
This holiday season, the victories of Cignal, ONIC, NU, and UP serve as the perfect reminder that with heart, skill, and perseverance, there is no limit to what can be achieved.