EJ Obiena House Speaker Martin Romualdez commended on Sunday, Oct. 8 the Filipino athletes who participated in the just-concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, saying they "showcased the country’s potential as a competitive force in international...
HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines might be trailing than other SEAG rivals in the gold medal race in the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) But not in the eyes of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. Team Philippines had only four golds to...
President Marcos has congratulated Gilas Pilipinas and three other Filipino athletes for clinching gold medals from the 19th Asian Games on Friday, Oct. 6. 'GOLD!' — Asian Games gold medalists EJ Obiena, Meggie Ochoa, Annie Ramirez, and Gilas Pilipinas' Scottie Thompson (Philippine Sports...
Asian Games gold medalist EJ Obiena was grateful not having to worry about seeking necessary help and funding that he would need ahead of his 2024 Paris Olympics redemption bid. World No. 2 Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena. (AFP) The world No. 2 Filipino pole vaulter is coming off a...
HANGZHOU, China – Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) President Terry Capistrano was over the moon after pole vault ace EJ Obiena ended the country’s 37-year gold medal drought at the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP/File photo) “I’m very happy that he pulled...
HANGZHOU, China – Superstar EJ Obiena reposted one of the lowest points of his sporting career several hours after posting his biggest win so far on a cool and memorable evening on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (PSC-POC Media pool) In that post, he was seen...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian congratulated Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena for clinching the country’s first gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Saturday, Sept. 30. EJ Obiena wins the first gold medal for Team PH at the 19th Asian Games. (PSC-POC Pool)...
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...
