Athletics sees medal hopes outside of Obiena

EJ Obiena is a sure medal bet for Team Philippines in the coming 19th Asian Games (Asiad). Hurdler Robyn Brown and long jumper Janry Ubas could make it three podium finishers for the country’s track and field squad.

Brown ruled the women’s 400-meter hurdles of the Asian Athletics Championships recently and while Ubas placed seventh in the same meet, the reigning South…