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EJ Obiena invites fans, supporters to a meet and greet event

Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena announced an upcoming meet and greet event on September 15 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center.</p><p>On his social media pages, the Filipino Olympian revealed that he will be holding his High Flying Hangout event after announcing that he will be concluding his 2024 season due to the condition of his spine.</p><p>“I am finally back home, and to show my appreciation to all of you, we will have a meet and greet event,” EJ said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_anqmEP_pN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A714080.6000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A713845.4000000358%2C%22le%22%3A713851.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The Filipino athlete then shared that he would be holding an exhibition showcase, a panel discussion with a number of world-class athletes, as well as activities and programs for all who would attend his event.</p><p>“See you all on the 15th of September at 10am in the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center. Scan the QR code to register and have a chance to win some limited edition mementos. Expect further updates to be shared on my social media,” he added.</p><p>“I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone soon. See you all there!!!” he said before adding the hashtag “para sa bayan”.</p><p>EJ also shared some updates of his plans to hold a pole vault event with Olympic finalists in Manila this September.</p><p>“The World Athletics sanctioned Pole Vault Competition, which was scheduled for September 20 at Ayala Triangle in Makati City, will be postponed until next year. Details will be announced separately,” he revealed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9pKpWPIZe0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A714095%2C%22ls%22%3A713845.4000000358%2C%22le%22%3A713851.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="550" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He then expressed how sorry he was that the much-awaited event was postponed, saying, “I am truly sorry for this. I and the organizing team worked tirelessly to make this happen; unfortunately, we encountered a few unexpected hurdles, including my fractured vertebrae.”</p><p>He further explained, “The organizing team believes that we won’t be able to adequately deliver the competition to its full potential. I respect their view and expertise as we all want a world class event; thus, we are forced to postpone and plan again.”</p><p>Fans and supporters can register for the said event of the Filipino pole vaulter by scanning and registering via the qr code he posted.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/EJ-Obiena-invites-fans-supporters-to-a-meet-and-greet-event_.jpg" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="EJ Obiena invites fans, supporters to a meet and greet event"/></div><p>Further details for the event have yet to be announced.</p><p>Before August ended, EJ shared that his Silesia Diamond League would be his final event as he was advised to take time to heal and prevent the fracture in his spine from worsening.</p><p>“I immediately went to my doctor in Italy, and the MRI revealed what appeared to be a stress fracture in my spine. Unfortunately, a later CAT scan confirmed the diagnosis. I have a fractured L5 vertebra,” EJ shared.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/29/ej-obiena-concludes-his-2024-season-due-to-spine-fracture-859"><strong>READ: EJ Obiena concludes his 2024 season due to spine fracture<br/></strong></a></div><p>He continued, “To avoid worsening the fracture, I shall prudently cancel my season, including the Philippines Pole Vault competition scheduled for September 20.</p><p>“Hopefully, now that I’ve identified the source of my back problems this year, with the required 4-weeks off to heal, I’m hoping to return pain-free and ready for the 2025 indoor season!”</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/p/C_EFRFKISwe</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/17/ej-obiena-on-the-journey-of-filipino-olympians-957"><strong>READ:  EJ Obiena on the journey of Filipino Olympians: &#x27;This is clearly the golden era of Philippines sports&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><p>EJ then promised that he would be back on the pole vaulting scene with more confidence and a healthier condition.</p><p>&quot;The best thing to do right now, with ensuring my best future, is to rest and recuperate and come back even stronger. I am going to honor my promise: &#x27;You’ll see more of me, and the Philippine flag will be raised on a global scale.&#x27; It will simply have to wait a bit longer!&quot; he expressed.</p>

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EJ Obiena invites fans, supporters to a meet and greet event

Nikka Sabio

Published Sep 04, 2024 11:16 AM PHT

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