00:00The Filipino Paul Volter E.J. Obiena is determined to return to his former form
00:06in competing in the international competitions this year.
00:10Find out the details in the story of Juliana Tichocho of the School of St. Anthony.
00:17The excitement to return to the international stage is high.
00:20E.J. Obiena will start his indoor season in Cottbus, Germany on January 29.
00:27According to Obiena, he is eager to return, especially after a long break after the Paris Olympics
00:34due to a stress fracture in his spine.
00:36Obiena has long fallen in the world rankings, where he is currently World Ranked No. 4.
00:43He was ahead of the podium finishers in the Olympics,
00:46American Paul Volter Sam Kendricks and Greek athlete Emmanuel Karalis.
00:51Because of this, Obiena will focus on training with Ukrainian coach Vitaly Petrov.
00:56Obiena will compete in several events, such as the World Athletics Indoor Championships in March,
01:01Asian Championships in May, and World Championships in September.
01:05Juliana Tichocho, School of St. Anthony, for the Filipino athlete, for the new Philippines.