WORLD No. 3 pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena confirmed on Monday his withdrawal from the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) effort to mediate his crisis with the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa). “When you speak of mediation, it is a peaceful resolution,” Obiena told BusinessMirror via internet call…
ASIAN men’s pole vault record holder Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has fellow Tokyo Olympian Hidilyn Diaz the country’s first Olympic gold medalist no less at his side as he recovers from a knee surgery ahead of his sport’s indoor season that opens later this month. “Always believe that you can do it…
ERNEST JOHN “EJ” OBIENA underwent surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee on Tuesday in Germany, according to his American benefactor Jim Lafferty. But because of the wonders of modern medicine, Lafferty said Obiena will be up and about in six days and will be competing in…