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HANOI—Asian men’s pole vault record holder Ernest John “EJ” Obiena assumes the role of flag bearer for Team Philippines in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. He was supposed to do that prestigious role at the Tokyo Olympics but let go of the opportunity. Obiena arrived in Hanoi from his base…

Filipino pole vault star Ernest John Obiena (File photo) HANOI - Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Asia's top pole vaulter and Filipino pride Ernest John Obiena will finally assume the duty of flag bearer for Team Philippines in the 31st Southeast Asian Games, a role he was supposed to do, but eventually let go during the Tokyo Olympics. Obiena arrived in Hanoi from Formia, Italy on Wednesday, just in time for the opening ceremonies on Thursday at the My Dinh National Stadium for the 31s...

First-ever Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz expressed encouragement to beleaguered fellow Olympian and pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, saying he must continue jumping for Philippines despite the everyday challenges they encounter.

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…