Pole vault by way of the eyes of EJ Obiena

Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena brings the pole vaulting neighborhood to the Philippines, sharing the sacrifices he has made and the challenges forward

No Filipino can consider pole vaulting with out EJ Obiena coming to thoughts. As soon as ranked world No. 2, he has since jumped unbelievable heights representing the Philippines in worldwide competitions just like the Olympics and introduced honor to the nation.

Obiena has simply organized the first-ever World Pole Vault occasion within the Philippines, bringing to the nation a few of the finest pole vaulters on the earth in a uncommon second of competitors.

This much-awaited episode of Homestretch finds present host Pató Gregorio sitting down with Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena, as they speak in regards to the athlete’s love for the game, the sacrifices he has made, and the challenges forward. He additionally talks in regards to the psychological sport of being a high athlete, and bringing the pole vaulting neighborhood to the Philippines.

Homestretch goals to inform the tales of people that encourage us with their struggles and triumphs, and the locations that assist outline our spirit as a nation.

Watch on Sunday, September 28, at 8 pm on Rappler’s YouTube channel. – Rappler.com