Helping EJ Obiena install pole vaulting pits across PH
Ayala Malls Manila Bay recently hosted another sports event, featuring Asia’s top pole vaulter and celebrated Filipino athlete EJ Obiena.
Hundreds of fans gathered at Ayala Malls Manila Bay for an action-packed afternoon, where Filipinos had the unique opportunity to meet Obiena up close. The event included a meet and greet, photo opportunities for 300 lucky fans and a discussion with Obiena and other elite Filipino athletes.
Volleyball phenom Alyssa Valdez, women’s football team captain Hali Long, and karate gold medalist Jamie Lim joined Obiena in sharing intimate glimpses into their journeys and lives as athletes representing the Philippines. Their stories aimed to inspire more people, especially the younger generation, to engage in sports and contribute to nation-building.
The event also served as a fundraising effort for “EJ’s 6-Meter Initiative,” which aims to elevate the future of Filipino athletics by installing pole vaulting pits across the country.
As a strong advocate for sports and community building, Ayala Malls Manila Bay aims to provide a venue where athletes and dreamers can thrive in a community of shared spaces and passion. It offers dedicated spaces for various sports, including table tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton and taekwondo. It has also hosted international sports tournaments such as the Fiba 3×3 World Tour Manila, and Southeast Asia Pacific International Fencing Competition as well as national competitions like the Philippine National Table Tennis Team Selections and the Philippine Taekwondo Championships.
Ayala Malls Manila Bay has served as the exclusive mall venue partner for the Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games, which hosted 10,000 athletes.
