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Pole vault ace Obiena is PSA Athlete of the Year
Philippines’ EJ Obiena celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) EJ Obiena stirred up the crowd at the colossal Hangzhou Olympic Sports Park Main Stadium with nearly 80,000 people clapping in a single rhythm. And with one explosive vault,…
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EJ Obiena inspires young athletes at Siklab Youth Sports Awards
Young Heroes Awardees during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–For most, if not all, of the awardees, the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards held at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on Monday evening was a night to remember. Projected as bright prospects in their respective sport, majority of…
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EJ Obiena to be hailed as ‘Sports Idol’ at Siklab Awards
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena in action during the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines – Asian pole vault king EJ Obiena will share the spotlight with 57 other young athletes from 33 sports during the…
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EJ Obiena, Alex Eala among those to be feted at Siklab Youth Awards
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 – The Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines–The future heroes of Philippine sports will be honored during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards…
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Obiena auctions off apparel for young vaulters
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee What prolonged break? EJ Obiena, the world No. 2 pole vaulter, continues to work even while in an extended…
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EJ Obiena, using ‘20 steps,’ opens Olympics prep in Europe
Philippines’ EJ Obiena celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Newly minted Asian pole vault champion EJ Obiena didn’t want to dive into the details on how exactly he will be preparing for the Summer Olympic Games next year,…
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Marcos congratulates EJ Obiena for PH 1st gold medal
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee President Marcos has extended his congratulations to pole vaulter EJ Obiena for bagging the first gold medal of the…
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EJ Obiena takes rest of the year off after record Asian Games romp
EJ Obiena clears 5.90 meters for a new Asiad mark before cooling his heels for a couple of months and resuming Paris quest. —AFP PHOTOS After a record-shattering gold medal performance that somehow lifted the spirits of the deflated Philippine contingent in Hangzhou, China, EJ Obiena will have the rest of the year to take…
Read More President congratulates Asian Games pole vault king EJ Obiena
Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated pole vault ace EJ Obiena for winning and bagging the country’s first gold medal in the 19th Asian…
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Obiena, sharing flag duty with Didal, eyes gold as top Asiad athletics bet
EJ Obiena has yet to add an Asian Games gold to his trophy collection. —AFP And so it begins. EJ Obiena, a prime candidate for a gold medal in the pole vault competition, kicks off his national team duties by sharing the flag-bearing task for the Philippine delegation with Margielyn Didal in Saturday’s opening ceremonies…
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