PATAFA to defer Obiena expulsion decision

The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association decided to give a two-week window before implementing the decision to drop pole vaulter EJ Obiena from the national team.

In a letter addressed to Philippine Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, PATAFA chairman Rufus Rodrigruez said the national federation will give two weeks for all parties to comply with the mediation offered by PSC and provide explanations to the liquidation forms. A copy of the letter was released to the media on Thursday, January 6.

According to Rodriguez, the recommendations were crafted without Obiena’s side because he failed to appear before the investigative committee after being given three chances.The PSC also asked the Philippine Olympic Committee to reconsider declaring PATAFA president Philip JuicoObiena is currently the Asian record holder and the No. 6-ranked pole vaulter in the world.

The embattled pole vaulter vowed to continue representing the Philippines despite the rift with PATAFA.More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.

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