BOXER Eumir Felix Marcial will replace Ernest John "EJ" Obiena as the Philippines' flagbearer alongside judoka Kiyomi Watanabe in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 at the National Stadium.
Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino said on Tuesday it would be more convenient for Marcial to carry the country's colors because he will be arriving in Tokyo this weekend.
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