Ernest OBIANE of Philippines (Pole Vault) during the Meeting de Lievin at Arena Stade Couvert on February 17, 2022 in Lievin, France. (Photo by Hugo Pfeiffer/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Philippines Athletics is definitely on a trajectory of forward and upward. The Performances of John Obiena and Hidilyn Diaz in Olympics 2020 have energized aspiring athletes. Fans are anticipating more of what they saw in Tokyo and glimpses of recent events. Collectively they are echoing sentiments of “Liking, Loving, and wanting more“.
There is increased participation in Track and Field in the Philippines and the future looks bright. EJ Obiena is a talented Athlete. Fans are not sure why the issues with the Athletic Authorities. However, they are pleading with the authorities to let him participate and represent Country. Fans see no need to prohibit talent. If you think EJ Obiena is not talented, let us see you do the Pole Vault. There is anticipation that EJ Obiena will ultimately get a medal on the world stage in the Pole Vault.
Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the men’s pole vault event of the ISTAF indoor athletics meeting in Berlin on February 4, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the indoor men’s pole vault Beijer gala event in Uppsala, Sweden, on February 9, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
MONACO, MONACO – AUGUST 14: Ernest John Obiena of Philippines competes in the Men’s Pole Vault during the Herculis EBS Monaco 2020 Diamond League meeting at Stade Louis II on August 14, 2020 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Valery Hache/Pool via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Ernest John Obiena of Team Philippines competes in the Men’s Pole Vault Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: September 3: Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines in action during the pole vault competition at the Wanda Diamond League 2021 Memorial Van Damme Athletics competition at King Baudouin Stadium on September 3, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
This picture taken on May 21, 2021 shows Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines lifting weights during a training session in Jasin in the Malaysian city of Malacca. – Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who took silver at Rio 2016, has been stuck in Malaysia since February last year because of the coronavirus pandemic but has remained determined to realise her dream of becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner from the Philippines. – To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)Philippine silver medallist at the Rio Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz shows her medal during a press conference as she arrives at the Manila International Airport in Manila on August 11, 2016.
Diaz is the country’s first Olympic winner in 20 years. / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images)This picture taken on May 21, 2021 shows Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines writing notes during a training session in Jasin in the Malaysian city of Malacca. – Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who took silver at Rio 2016, has been stuck in Malaysia since February last year because of the coronavirus pandemic but has remained determined to realise her dream of becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner from the Philippines. – TO GO WITH Oly-2020-2021-weightlifting-Philippines, INTERVIEW (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / TO GO WITH Oly-2020-2021-weightlifting-Philippines, INTERVIEW (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)TOPSHOT – This picture taken on May 21, 2021 shows Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines lifting weights during a training session in Jasin in the Malaysian city of Malacca. – Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who took silver at Rio 2016, has been stuck in Malaysia since February last year because of the coronavirus pandemic but has remained determined to realise her dream of becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner from the Philippines. – To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Ernest John Obeina of the Philippines (C), Zhang Wei of China (L), and Huang Bokai of China (R) attend the podium ceremony after winning first, second, and third places respectively in the men’s pole vault during 23rd Asian Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on April 21, 2019. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 05: Ernest John Obiena of Philippines celebrates after victory in the Men’s Pole Vault during the ISTAD Indoor Berlin Meeting at Mercedes Benz Arena on February 05, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in events occurring behind closed doors. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Ernest John Obiena of Team Philippines celebrates as he competes in the Men’s Pole Vault Qualification on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates after winning the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)
Kristina Marie Knott made her Olympics debut in Tokyo but her performances in the Women’s 100M and 200M were not as impressive as anticipated. She should improve for World Athletic Championships – 2022. Fans are wondering, which Athlete will win the second Gold medal for the Philippines. Will it happen soon and will it be at a World Athletic Championships or an Olympics?
(L-R) Philippines’ Kristina Marie Knott, Kazakhstan’s Olga Safronova and China’s Wei Yongli compete in a semi-final heat of the women’s 200m athletics event during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on August 28, 2018. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)Kristina Marie Knott from the Philippines celebrates after winning in the women’s 200m athletics event at the SEA Games (Southeast Asian Games) at the athletics stadium in Clark, Capas, Tarlac province north of Manila on December 7, 2019. (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP) (Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)MANILA, PHILIPPINES – DECEMBER 08: Le Tu Chinh #958 of Vietnam (C) beats the favourite Knott Kristina Marie #63 (L) of the Philippines by photo finish to win gold in the Women’s 100m Final at New Clark City Athletic Stadium on day 8 of the Southeast Asian Games on December 08, 2019 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Gary Tyson/Getty Images for SEA Games)
(From L to R) Silver medallist China’s Liao Qiuyun , gold medallist Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz and bronze medallist Kazakhstan’s Zulfiya Chinshanlo stand on the podium for the victory ceremony of the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines competes in the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)
E J Obiena should perform well in Pole Vault, fingers crossed. Off the Track, issues should be resolved before World Athletic Championships – 2022. Fans of E J Obiena see him as a high prospect for a Medal in Pole Vault. He might not get that Gold Medal at World Athletic Championships – 2022 but he will be competitive. It is more likely he will be early for Dinner at Olympics 2024.
Philippines Track and Field Athletes are staying in shape. The 2021 Ayala Philippines Athletics Championships, in Baguio City, produced performances that are encouraging. Notably performances in the Men: 100M, 200M, 400M, 400M Hurdles, 110 M Hurdles, and 800M. Among the Women: the 100M and 400M performances were encouraging. Performances were encouraging spiritually but physically there is significant work required. Natalie Uy is someone to follow. All Athletes are expected to get back to constructive Training.
Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the parallel bars event at the men’s apparatus finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture on October 24, 2021. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN – OCTOBER 24: Gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo of the Philippines poses with his medal at a victory ceremony for the Men’s Vault Final during the Apparatus Finals on day seven of the 50th FIG Artistic Gymnastics Championships at Kitakyushu General Gymnasium on October 24, 2021 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN – OCTOBER 24: Gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo of the Philippines poses with his national flag at a victory ceremony for the Men’s Vault Final during the Apparatus Finals on day seven of the 50th FIG Artistic Gymnastics Championships at Kitakyushu General Gymnasium on October 24, 2021 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)
Tokyo , Japan – 26 July 2021; Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines stands for the national anthem after setting a new Olympic record of lifting 127kg in the clean and jerk, alongside Silver medalist Qiuyun Liao of China, left, and Bronze medalist Zulfiya Chinshanlo of Kazakhstan, following the women’s 55kg group A weightlifting final at the Tokyo Internarional Forum during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)(From L to R) Silver medallist China’s Liao Qiuyun , gold medallist Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz and bronze medallist Kazakhstan’s Zulfiya Chinshanlo stand on the podium for the victory ceremony of the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Philippines Athletes had a successful Olympics in Tokyo. Getting a Gold medal is a big deal when the reality is some Countries did not get a Medal of any color. Compared to the Jamaicans who had to travel from the Caribbean Sea, the Philippines Team traveled up the Geographical Road to Japan. Each Philippines Athlete felt that 2021 was the year at least one Kababayan would win an Olympic Gold Medal. In Tokyo, Kababayans feel a sense of Home Field advantage.
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Fans searched Gymnastics, Track and Field, Swimming, and Boxing events for that Burning Spear but without success. Simultaneously Fans began to pay attention to the approach and performance of Hidilyn Diaz in the Weight Lifting event. Hidilyn Diaz in the 55kg weightlifting event was an Athlete ready to step forward and be the Philippines first Olympic Gold Medalist.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines competes in the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates after winning the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates after winning the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)
This picture taken on May 21, 2021 shows Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines writing notes during a training session in Jasin in the Malaysian city of Malacca. – Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who took silver at Rio 2016, has been stuck in Malaysia since February last year because of the coronavirus pandemic but has remained determined to realise her dream of becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner from the Philippines. – TO GO WITH Oly-2020-2021-weightlifting-Philippines, INTERVIEW (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / TO GO WITH Oly-2020-2021-weightlifting-Philippines, INTERVIEW (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)TOPSHOT – This picture taken on May 21, 2021 shows Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines lifting weights during a training session in Jasin in the Malaysian city of Malacca. – Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who took silver at Rio 2016, has been stuck in Malaysia since February last year because of the coronavirus pandemic but has remained determined to realise her dream of becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner from the Philippines. – To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)This picture taken on May 21, 2021 shows Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines lifting weights during a training session in Jasin in the Malaysian city of Malacca. – Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who took silver at Rio 2016, has been stuck in Malaysia since February last year because of the coronavirus pandemic but has remained determined to realise her dream of becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner from the Philippines. – To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / To go with ‘OLY-2020-2021-WEIGHTLIFTING-PHILIPPINES,INTERVIEW’ (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Philippine silver medallist at the Rio Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz is welcomed by Philippine Airforce personnel as she arrives at the Manila International Airport in Manila on August 11, 2016.
Diaz is the country’s first Olympic winner in 20 years. / AFP / NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images)Philippine silver medallist at the Rio Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz shows her medal during a press conference as she arrives at the Manila International Airport in Manila on August 11, 2016.
Diaz is the country’s first Olympic winner in 20 years. / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images)Philippine silver medallist at the Rio Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz displays her medal as she leaves the Manila International Airport in Manila on August 11, 2016.
Diaz is the country’s first Olympic winner in 20 years. / AFP / NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Gold medallist Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz stand on the podium for the victory ceremony of the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Kristina Marie Knott will be an inspiration to her Teammates. Her performances In the Women’s 100M and 200M is impressive. In the Women’s 400M Hurdles, Robyn Lauren Brown has potential. Her technique is good but needs to work on Speed. The 4x100M Women’s Team looks ready to compete with a little bit of improvement. The Women’s Team appears competitive. Women’s Pole Vault will have an entrant from the Philippines that might surprise Tokyo. There are Women Athletes whose mettle will be obvious in Olympics 2024.
On the Men, side of the Track and Field competition, several Athletes standout, but James Deiparine looks promising as well as Eric Cray. Eric Cray’s performances are impressive but he has some major work ahead to improve and be successful in Olympics 2021. The Men’s Team might be competitive in the Field but probably not on the Track.
In the 400M Hurdles, Eric Cray with a time of 50.21 is the best for that event in the Philippines. He has Speed but Technique needs improvement. The 110M Hurdles features Clinton Kingsley Bautista with a time of 13.98 but with tremendous upside. For the100M, Anfernee Talaboc Lopena with a Personal best of 10.61 is the best I observed. He has potential but might not have enough time to be competitive in Olympics 2021. T Anthony Beram, with a time of 20.83 in the 200M and 46.39 in the 400M, in 2021 looks impressive. In the 800M, Carter James Lilly at 1:47.52 with a little bit of work could improve his time to 1:45:00 and be competitive.
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