LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 22 -- Bicol University (BU) will resume classes and sports activities for its 2025 Olympics on Thursday, following a two-day suspension due to an incident that sent several students to the hospital.

Under Memorandum Order No. 392, athletes who are unwell or still recovering will not be compelled to participate in the games.

On Monday evening, students suffered suffocation and hyperventilation from the smoke coming from canisters used in gender reveal events, as part of the BU Hataw performance, a mass demonstration routine conducted in the BU Olympics yearly.

The university will deep-clean and prepare the sports complex grounds to ensure safety, cleanliness, and readiness before the continuation of the University Oly...