Pole vaulter EJ Obiena lost his steam and finished 10th in the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais at the Arena Stade Couvert in Lievin, France Wednesday, Feb. 15 (Thursday in Manila). This would be the first time in seven appearances this year that EJ Obiena is not at the podium. (File photo...
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution commending and congratulating world-ranked Filipino pole vault phenom Ernest John “Ej” Uy Obiena for his latest conquests in the sport. EJ Obiena (MANILA BULLETIN) Adopted via simple voice vote during plenary session Tuesday afternoon, Feb....
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena continued his strong showing in the indoor season after capturing the silver medal in the ISTAF Berlin at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany Friday, Feb. 11 (Saturday in Manila). The 2020 Tokyo Olympian cleared 5.82 meters on his first attempt to prevail via countback...
There’s no stopping EJ Obiena. EJ Obiena shows off his trophy after winning the 2023 Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland. (Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page) Showing he was a cut above the rest, the world No. 3 pole vaulter continued his winning ways after capturing the 2023 Orlen Copernicus...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann said he has reached out to EJ Obiena following the pole vaulter’s statements made on social media Wednesday, Feb. 8. PSC chairman Richard Bachmann vows to speed things up regarding the financial concern of pole vaulter EJ Obiena. (PSC...
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena captured his second gold medal in the indoor season after ruling the Orlen Cup 2023 in Lodz, Poland Saturday, Feb. 4 (Sunday in Manila). EJ Obiena captures his second gold medal in the indoor season after topping the Orlen Cup 2023 in Poland. (From EJ Obiena's Facebook page)...
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena continued his rampage and matched his national indoor record for a bronze-medal finish in the prestigious Mondo Classic 2023 in Uppsala, Sweden Thursday, Feb. 2 (Friday in Manila). It was EJ Obiena's third podium finish in his third tournament in the indoor season. (Photo...
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena joins an elite cast spearheaded by world record holder Mondo Duplantis in the Mondo Classic 2023 happening on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the IFU Arena in Upsalla, Sweden. EJ Obiena joins the elite cast of the 2023 Mondo Classic in Upsalla, Sweden. (File Photo) The 11-player field...
Philippine sports’ cream of the crop who made 2022 a truly memorable one for the country crowd each other out in a tight race for the Athlete of the Year honor of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA). Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, world-ranked pole vaulter EJ Obiena, two-time...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Nestle Philippines’ Milo launched its Active Pilipinas campaign to steer children into sports as health protocols eased on Saturday, Jan. 28. In the 2022 Philippine report card on physical activity for children and adolescents, 84 percent of Filipino adolescents have...
EJ Obiena copped his first gold medal in his second indoor competition this year in France. (File Photo) EJ Obiena captured his first indoor title this season after topping the Perche En Or competition in Roubaix, France Saturday, Jan. 28 (Sunday in Manila). The world No. 3 Obiena cleared 5.82...
EJ Obiena opened his indoor season campaign on a bright note after landing the silver medal in the International Jump Meeting Cottbus at the Lausitz-Arena in Germany Wednesday, Jan. 25 (early Thursday in Manila). EJ Obiena starts his indoor season campaign with a silver medal in Cottbus, Germany....
