EJObiena said that he is 'physically and mentally ready' to compete, but is unable to pursue the competition due to a few reasons, including transportation issues. | via philstarlife
announced that he will not be joining the Asian Indoor Championships in Kazakhstan."I am truly heartbroken to share this news. I shall be unable to participate in the upcoming Asian Indoor Championships next week in Kazakhstan. I won’t be able to bring glory to my country," he started.
"A pole vaulter without his poles is an ineffective pole vaulter. Despite huge efforts from everyone including my federation and Mr. Capistrano, we are simply unable to get my poles to Astana, Kazakhstan," he wrote, adding that none of the airlines flying to Astana can accommodate his request. He also said that his mentor James Lafferty offered to drive the poles from Almaty to Astana, but it was a 17-hour drive.
"It’s a sad state when the best vaulters in Asia are excluded from competing in the biggest indoor championships in Asia," he said. "I cannot blame them. Who could work free for over a year? They have families to support and bills to pay. They can’t keep working for free. I can only hope this resolves soon. I am losing a team I desperately need. Nobody wins alone. It’s always have been a team effort."
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