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Petrov hopes Obiena can start training by November

THE preparations of the Philippines’ and Asia’s top pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena for his competitions next year will start in two months. Vitaly...

Obiena trying to get his confidence back

Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena is trying to get his confidence back. After breaking his poles last month and getting a new set afterwards,...

Obiena begins training camp for Paris Olympics

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, the Philippines’ pole vault sensation and the world’s second-ranked pole vaulter, has officially kicked off his training camp in preparation...

Obiena’s financial woes over

World no. 3 pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has resolved his financial situation involving his coach Vitaly Petrov and his support group. A weeklong...

More on the Obiena-PATAFA tussle

"We should all think of our country first."     Instead of the feud being settled by now, it is in fact worsening. It is to the...

Everything didn’t go according to plan

"They play with mortals like us to keep themselves entertained and happy."   With candidate substitution over, we now have the final lineup of personages vying...

Obiena: Paying late no crime

There is no crime committed when financial statements and reports are submitted late. Pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena said this even as the Philippine...

Tolentino: EJ retiring a great loss for PH sports

The Philippine Olympic Committee on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the row involving Ernest John “EJ” Obiena and his own federation and vowed to...

Patafa: Obiena coach Petrov complained of non-payment

The Philippine Sports Commission is taking a hands-off stance on the situation surrounding Tokyo Olympic veteran Ernest John Obiena after he was accused of...

Obiena denies not paying coach, threatens to retire

Legendary pole vault coach Vitaly Petrov on Sunday denied allegations that he has not received any payment from Tokyo Olympian Ernest John Obiena for...

Obiena: I can jump 6 meters

Going higher and beyond the 5.8-meter range will be among the initial goals of Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, following his arrival in Tokyo last...

Obiena credits Petrov, Italy training for growth

Spending extra hours during the holidays to train and prepare for the indoor season in Europe worked wonders for Tokyo Olympic-bound Ernest John Obiena. Away...

Pole vault great joins Obiena in Berlin meet

This time around, Tokyo Olympics-bound Ernest John “EJ” Obiena will not be alone when he competes in the men’s pole of the  Internationales Stadionfest...

Obiena will miss Diamond athletics leg in Qatar

Issues with his visa will keep Ernest John “EJ” Obiena from seeing action in the Doha leg of the Diamond League athletics meet this...
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