EJ Obiena Heads to Europe to Build on Asian Championships Triumph
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Filipino pole vault star Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena is set to resume his training in Europe following his successful defense of the gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. Obiena, who holds the Asian record, will compete in several European cities including Munich, Rome, and the Netherlands, as he prepares for the World Championships in Tokyo in September.
Key Points
EJ Obiena won the gold medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, achieving a three-peat.
Obiena is set to resume training and compete in Europe, with stops in Munich, Rome, and the Netherlands.
He is preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo, scheduled for September.
Obiena holds the Asian record with a 6.0-meter clearance from the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
He will also compete in the Diamond League events in Oslo and Stockholm.
