Sports patron James Lafferty, the force behind athletics’ Adopt-an-Olympian Program raises the arms of long jump queen Marestella Torres and pole vault sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. Lafferty is helping Torres and Obiena, both national record holders and Southeast Asian Games gold medal bets, fulfill their dreams of securing berths at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Contributed photo
Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) President Philip Ella Juico said the association is just awaiting confirmation from the International Athletics Associations Federation (IAAF) to formalize Marestella Torres-Sunang ‘s entry into the Rio Games in August.