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EJ Obiena wins second Asian Games pole vault title despite rain slip

Original: 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.

Why now: Obiena remains one of Asia's top athletes, and winning gold in difficult rainy conditions is a notable sporting achievement.

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• Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Philippines' EJ Obiena 'very satisfied' with second pole vault title after rain slip · olympics.com
• Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Philippines' EJ Obiena 'very satisfied' with second pole vault title after rain slip · olympics.com

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