President Marcos hailed Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena for winning the first gold medal for the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games. EJ Obiena wins the first gold medal for Team PH at the 19th Asian Games. (PSC-POC Pool) "Congratulations, EJ, on clinching our first gold in men's pole vault at the...
HANGZHOU, China – Greatness achieved. EJ Obiena formalized his coronation as Asia’s pole vault king the way the 19th Asian Games opened – in grand fashion. Before thousands of cheering fans at the colossal Hangzhou Olympic Stadium, Obiena soared like a mighty eagle and cleared the 5.90 meters...
HANGZHOU, China – After investing so much time and money with the help of the Philippine Sports Commission, it's now time for the pole vault ace EJ Obiena to deliver the big one for Team Philippines in the 19 th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) Judging his sterling performances since the...
HANGZHOU, China – With pole vault ace EJ Obiena still to compete, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann strongly believes Team Philippines is still on track of beating the previous 4-gold haul in the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) “I am still confident...
HANGZHOU, China – A minimum of four gold medals for Team Philippines. Judging the physical conditions and recent performances of the country’s top representatives in the 19th Asian Games here, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino believes Team PH is...
Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena and skateboarder Margielyn Didal will serve as the country's flag bearers in the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China scheduled on Sept. 23. EJ Obiena, left, and Margielyn Didal will carry the country's colors in the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in...
EJ Obiena continued his streak at the podium after capturing the pole vault silver medal in the Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday, Sept. 17 (Monday in Manila). EJ Obiena finishes at the podium once again ahead of the 19th Asian Games. (File Photo/AFP) The world No. 2 Obiena...
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena boosts his long-term preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics when he competes in the prestigious Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday, Sept. 17 (Monday in Manila). EJ Obiena hopes to make it to the podium in the Wanda Diamond League Final. (File Photo)...
BRUSSELS (AFP) -- Shericka Jackson ran the fourth fastest ever 200m at the Brussels Diamond League on Friday, Sept. 8, but the 35-year-old world record of polarizing American Florence Griffith-Joyner remains frustratingly out of reach. Jamaica's Shericka Jackson. (AFP) Jamaican sprinter Jackson,...
EJ Obiena bagged his third straight podium finish after claiming the bronze medal in the Memorial van Damme Wanda Diamond League in Brussels, Belgium on Friday, Sept. 8. EJ Obiena claims his third straight podium finish in the Brussels leg of the Wanda Diamond League. (File Photo/AFP) The...
EJ Obiena sustained his fine form by bagging the NetAachen Domspringen title in Katschhof, Aachen Germany on Wednesday, Sept. 6. EJ Obiena wins back-to-back titles in Germany. (File Photo/AFP) Obiena cleared 5.92 meters to rule the 15-player field of the pole vault-exclusive event, beating Sam...
EJ Obiena Filipino pole vault phenom Ernest John “EJ” Obiena continues to win accolades for the country--something that the House of Representatives can't help but notice. As such, the lower chamber adopted during plenary session late Wednesday...
