Philip Juico The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association said on Friday, Jan. 28 it is moving on from its long-standing row with pole vaulter EJ Obiena to focus on other matters it needs to take care of. A statement signed by Patafa president Philip Ella Juico and chairman Rufus Rodriguez...
Tokyo Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena could only wish for better days amid his ongoing rift with the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA). EJ Obiena (AFP) With less than a month before opening his indoor season in Karlsruhe, Germany, Obiena admitted that his training and...
Philip Ella Juico, president of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA), said he will contest the decision of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) declaring him persona non grata amid the ongoing feud between the national sports association and elite pole vaulter EJ Obiena....
EJ Obiena and her mother Jeanette (Screenshot from The Chasedown) Ahead of the highly anticipated men’s final of pole vault event in athletics of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Jeanette Obiena thinks her son, Ernest John Obiena, is already a champion by being an Olympian. The elder Obiena said it was a...
Filipino-American sprinter Kristina Knott (REUTERS / Athit Perawongmetha) The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is eyeing three more athletes to earn berths to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics set July 3 to Aug. 8. PATAFA President Philip Ella Juico said tracksters Eric Cray and...
Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) President Philip Ella Juico gives an update on the Filipino tracksters’ bid for the coming Tokyo Olympics in Tuesday’s session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) online Forum. Juico will talk about the preparations being...
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is hosting a virtual half-marathon to encourage the public to remain physically active despite the pandemic. Dubbed as the “Fineguard Sport National Half-Marathon Virtual Challenge”, the event will take place on Feb. 22 to 28 for...
Philippines's Ernest John Obiena compete in the men's Pole Vault during the IAAF Diamond League competition on September 17, 2020 at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO / AFP) The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is exploring the possibility of sending...
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and long-time brand partner MILO are launching an online exercise challenge for kids to keep them in shape during the pandemic. PATAFA chief Philip Juico said the program, which will run for 12 weeks starting Monday, aims to encourage...
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) plans to hold two national open championships in 2021 to keep the athletes in competitive shape for a busy calendar year. PATAFA chief Philip Ella Juico said Tuesday it is part of their mandate to hold the annual tournament, and they...
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) has rescheduled its planned training bubble for national athletes and the annual National Open from late this year to early 2021. PATAFA chief Philip Juico said their request to hold the two programs are still pending the approval of the...
One month training camp at De La Salle Canlubang in Laguna on November Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association chief Philip Ella Juico (MB File Photo) The Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) plans to hold a training bubble for select national team members as part of its...
