Eumir Marcial lifts up EJ Obiena after medal miss in Paris Olympics

MANILA, Philippines—From one two-time Filipino Olympian to another, Eumir Marcial gave EJ Obiena some words of encouragement after the pole vaulter narrowly missed a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. Like Obiena, Marcial was also among the Philippines’ top medal bets and he too failed to make the podium in the men’s boxing