The consolation is their performance was an indication that they’ll go far in pursuit of medals at the Nagoya Asian Games this year. Obiena, 30, cleared 5.50m and 5.70m with no difficulty but couldn’t crack 5.85m in three attempts. 37 of 51 while Corrales Nelson, 27, placed No. Chinese-Taipei’s Yanjun Liao was the only Asian who finished ahead of Laurance and Corrales Nelson at No 34, clocking 7.34. Obiena flew in from his training base in Italy while Cabang Tolentino checked in from Spain, Laurance from Australia and Corrales Nelson from the US.

Source: Philippine Star March 22, 2026 16:41 UTC