Pole vault Olympic champion Sergei Bubka (3rd from left) signs the jersey of Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena (3rd from right) during their meeting at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City on Sunday. Looking on are pole vault national coach Emerson Obiena, Philippine Amateur Track and Field (PATAFA) President Go Teng Kok, PATAFA Vice Chairman Philip Juico and Jeanette Obiena. PHOTO BY EDWIN MULI
Pole vault Olympic champion Sergei Bubka (3rd from left) signs the jersey of Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena (3rd from right) during their meeting at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City on Sunday. Looking on are pole vault national coach Emerson Obiena, Philippine Amateur Track and Field (PATAFA) President Go Teng Kok, PATAFA Vice Chairman Philip Juico and Jeanette Obiena. PHOTO BY EDWIN MULI

The Philippines must strengthen its grassroots programs particularly in athletics, a pole vault legend has suggested.

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