PH tracksters out to end three-decade medal drought in Asian Games

by The Manila Times

Sep 12, 2023 3:04 pm

Filipino Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena is the country's best bet to break a podium curse in the upcoming Asian Games, according to national coaches Isidro del Prado and Dario De Rosas.

The 27-year-old, who had won medals in several events this track season, including a silver medal in the World Athletics Championships in Hungary, is currently the world number two in pole vaulting, and the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) is pinning their hopes on him.

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