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- 1EJ Obiena wins second Asian Games pole vault title despite rain slip▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Philippines' EJ Obiena 'very satisfied' with second pole vault title after rain slip
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena claimed his second consecutive Asian Games pole vault title at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 edition, overcoming a slip caused by wet conditions during the competition. He said he was 'very satisfied' with the victory despite the rain. The performance reinforces his status as the region's leading vaulter and a key medal hope for the Philippines.