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Obiena, Didal lead PH athletes as Asiad opens

POLE vaulter Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena and skateboarder Margielyn Didal will lead the 396-strong Philippine delegation at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games today, September 23, in Hangzhou, China.

The Filipino athletes will compete across 40 sports in the games that were delayed for a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.