(UPDATE) POLE vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena is out to lead the charge for the Philippine athletics team which also includes hurdlers Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang at the Paris Olympics.

Obiena, the world No. 2 pole vaulter, will be the first to compete at the Stade de France in the men's qualification round on August 3 at 10 a.m. local time or around 4 p.m. in Manila.

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