Cecil Mamiit News Today

POLE vaulter Ernest John EJ Obiena will try today, September 30, to bag a gold medal that continues to elude the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

HANGZHOU—Alex Eala’s on a roll in the 19th Asian Games women’s singles competition of tennis following an inspiring 0-6, 7-5, 6-0 come-from-behind victory over Japan’s Kyoka Okamura Wednesday. She’s now assured of a bronze medal for having reached the semifinal round at the world-class Hangzhou Olympic Tennis Centre that resembles those of Flushing Meadows, All-England