World cup silver medallist and pole vault star EJ Obiena to lead Philippines' attack at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou

Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena reacts as he competes in the men’s pole vault final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 26, 2023. - AFP

MANILA: Philippines pole vault and athletics supers star EJ Obiena has confirmed his participation in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou from Sept 23-Oct 8.

After winning the silver at the recent World Championships in Budapest, Obiena is currently ranked second in the world in men's pole vault (2023), per the World Athletics Organisation.