John Amores, tinanggal na sa sports program ng JRU; suspended din sa classes

- Jose Rizal University’s John Amores made headlines after physically attacking players of the College of St. Benilde during their NCAA basketball game

- JRU announced that Amores has been removed from the school’s sports program

- As a result, Amores’ privileges as a student-athlete have been completely revoked

- He has also been suspended from classes and will undergo community service

John Amores of the Jose Rizal University (JRU) became controversial after physically attacking players of the College of St. Benilde during their NCAA basketball game last November 8.

In an official statement, JRU announced that Amores has been removed from the school’s sports program. This means that Amores’ privileges as a student-athlete have been completely revoked.

Furthermore, Amores has also been suspended from classes and will undergo community service. Nonetheless, the school will provide counseling to Amores to help him with his mental health.

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"He'll no longer be part of any sports program of JRU, effective immediately.

"All privileges accruing to Mr. Amores as a student- athlete have been canceled. Based on the Student Manual of the University, he has been further meted out the penalty of suspension from his classes and has been required to undergo community service.

"The University is furthermore working with its Athletics Office, the coaching staff, and the members of the team to ensure their developmental needs to mitigate and prevent similar incidents from taking place in the future," JRU stated.

John Amores, who stands 6’2”, is an NCAA basketball player who plays the forward position for Jose Rizal University. He recently was hit by an indefinite suspension by both the JRU and the NCAA for attacking players of the opposing team last November 8.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh