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EJ Obiena on the journey of Filipino Olympians

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena took to social media his message of gratitude to everyone who gave their warm support and welcome to all the Filipino Olympians.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">On his Instagram page, EJ wrote how he felt after their return to the country earlier this week.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“It has been said, &#x27;You never recognize the greatest moments in life, until they in your rear view mirror.&#x27; And it’s true. As I am en route back to Italy and training, I have come to realize just now how special the last 24 hours, being at home in the Philippines, has been,” EJ penned.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-sfdg5odtO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A7073003.300000191%2C%22ls%22%3A122522.69999980927%2C%22le%22%3A122806.40000009537%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="580" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong> </strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">EJ then recalled how his short but sweet return to his home country became a very memorable homecoming.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“From such a wonderfully warm reception at Malacanang; to great conversations in-flight and on the bus rides with the other athletes; to quickly visiting my Alma mater; to meeting some many of my fellow countrymen. What a special time that will forever be etched in my memories. Thank you!” he added.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">The athlete also extended his apologies as he wasn’t able to join the homecoming parade due to his training schedule and prior commitments.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“I am sorry I wasn’t in the parade; but as you know my season’s not over and there are upcoming competitions that I will compete in, starting in 6 days!” he continued.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-lhIcJSs07/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A7074261.5%2C%22ls%22%3A122522.69999980927%2C%22le%22%3A122806.40000009537%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Recalling the successful Olympic stints of the athlete, EJ then called this era of the Filipino sports a golden one with such a promising future for all the sports at the international competitions.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“I have to say what’s best of all, is the fact this is clearly the golden era of Philippines sports, and we are all witness to it!” he expressed.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">He went on: “It took 97 years for ate @hidilyndiaz to win our first Gold Medal, and now three years later @c_edrielzxs wins two! Just Wow! What a great time for our nation’s sports!”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">He ended his message saying, “Let’s all take a moment to take this all in, and enjoy! See you in 6 days for Laussane Diamond League @athletissima.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/7/ej-obiena-reflects-on-paris-2024-olympics-i-will-get-back-up-1039">EJ Obiena reflects on Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘I will get back up’</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Netizens were quick to react to EJ&#x27;s message.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Salamat EJ sa paglaban sana di ka mapagod. Nasa likod mo lang kami naka suporta sayo. God bless you Champ </span><span style="color:black;background:white">💪</span><span style="color:black;background:white">,” a follower commented.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Another one expressed, “So eloquent and passionate. We are always here rooting for you and all the Filipino athletes! </span><span style="color:black;background:white">👏</span><span style="color:black;background:white">”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">His fellow Olympian, Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial also said, “Masaya kame nakasama ka namin bro. Mejo bitin lang </span><span style="color:black;background:white">😁</span><span style="color:black;background:white"> God bless bro and good luck.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">After a week of their historic performance at the international sports competition, EJ is back in training.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/14/ej-obiena-returns-to-training-after-olympic-stint-not-done-yet-1017">EJ Obiena returns to training after Olympic stint: ‘Not done yet’</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">The pole vaulter is also aiming to hold a pole vault event at the Ayala Triangle Gardens on September 20.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">&quot;I’m going to be able to bring an international competition. It’s already registered, sanctioned by the World Athletics,&quot; the Olympian said, as reported by PhilStar Global.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">The athlete further relayed that he extended invitations to some of the biggest pole vaulters in the world to join the event.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“I hope Oleg (Zernikel) will come, I think Emmanouil (Karalis) will come, (Huang) Bokai will come. So, we’ll see,&quot; he shared.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">The athlete added: &quot;I will try to get the Olympic finalists and have a really good competition in the Philippines. I think the country deserves that.&quot;</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong> </strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/16/ej-obiena-aims-to-hold-pole-vault-event-with-olympic-finalists-in-manila-in-september-921">EJ Obiena aims to hold pole vault event with Olympic finalists in Manila in September</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5"><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p><i>EJ Obiena expresses gratitude for the warm support of Filipinos for all the athletes who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. </i></p>

EJ Obiena expresses gratitude for the warm support of Filipinos for all the athletes who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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EJ Obiena on the journey of Filipino Olympians: 'This is clearly the golden era of Philippines sports'

Nikka Sabio

Published Aug 17, 2024 12:19 PM PHT

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