MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics-bound EJ Obiena is a hero for the Filipino people both in the world of sports, and outside of it. The world-class pole vaulter is lending a hand to his fellow Filipinos with a fundraising project to help Filipinos in need who were affected by natural calamities amid the coronavirus disease pandemic. Related Stories UAAP spreads Christmas spirit with outreach in typhoon-hit communitiesIn partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines, Obiena hopes to raise P100,000 to help Filipinos affected by Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses. Obiena had a busy 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic where he competed in eight competitions, raking medals in six of the events. The pole vaulter joins gymnast Carlos Yulo, and pugs Irish Magno and Eumir Marcial as the Philippine contingent so far in the postponed Tokyo Summer Games.

Source: Philippine Star December 26, 2020 02:15 UTC