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EJ Obiena Honored As 'People of the Year'
Photo credit: EJ Obiena
EJ Obiena, the accomplished pole vaulter who clinched the World No. 2 spot and secured a Gold Medal at the 19th Asian Games, has been named People of the Year 2024 by Stargate PeopleAsia.
In a recent social media post, Obiena shared his unique perspective on sports, emphasizing that for him, medals are not merely achievements but a "means to an end."
In his post, Obiena expressed his deep love for his country and his commitment to leveraging pole vaulting as a tool for nation-building. He sees sports as a platform to drive national pride, inspire the youth, and contribute to creating a better tomorrow.
Obiena humbly acknowledged the honor, stating that being named among icons of Filipino society is a huge privilege.
He expressed gratitude for the support received during challenging moments, emphasizing that the recognition serves as confirmation of his broader impact.
In a recent social media post, Obiena shared his unique perspective on sports, emphasizing that for him, medals are not merely achievements but a "means to an end."
In his post, Obiena expressed his deep love for his country and his commitment to leveraging pole vaulting as a tool for nation-building. He sees sports as a platform to drive national pride, inspire the youth, and contribute to creating a better tomorrow.
Obiena humbly acknowledged the honor, stating that being named among icons of Filipino society is a huge privilege.
He expressed gratitude for the support received during challenging moments, emphasizing that the recognition serves as confirmation of his broader impact.
Dec 20, 2023
