EJ Obiena reveals he has been battling 'physical problems' in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, yet remains confident that he can compete at the highest level in a bid to deliver the Philippines a prized medal
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Obiena revealed he has been battling “physical problems” in the lead-up to the Games, but said he remains confident that he can compete at the highest level as he hopes to deliver the Philippines a prized medal. “If you had asked me a year ago, how I would envision the ‘perfect’ Olympic preparation, well it certainly wouldn’t be what has transpired! It has been what can only be termed a bumpy road this season,” Obiena wrote on his social media accounts.
“I have undergone in past months, weeks, and days a variety of medical procedures, to hopefully give myself the best shot at the Olympic Games.”in Czech Republic, got back on the podium by sharing second in the Oslo Bislett Games in Norway, then wound up seventh again in theWhile Obiena has faced struggles in his Olympic buildup, he continues to be optimistic about his chances as he looks to challenge defending champion and world record holder Armand Duplantis of Sweden.
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