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Obiena lights cauldron to kick off UAAP 88

Thomasian pole vault star and two-time Olympian EJ Obiena lights the cauldron to officially open UAAP Season 88 at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila on Sept. 19, 2025, marking the start of another year of collegiate pride and competition. Obiena told The Manila Times that he relished the experience and said he had come full circle, having started his athletic career in UST.

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Transcript
00:00Oh
00:19Of all the athletes this season and unite them in the spirit of
00:27Sportsmanship and hope
00:30I now declare the UAAB Season 88 officially open
00:46And what can you say about this recognition especially you as a veteran?
00:51I was such a huge moment in my life I would say because I started in UAAB and now
00:59you know starting it by the torch it's definitely that full circle moment with
01:06that you know I'm really thankful and blessed and yeah just happy
01:10Just a quick follow-up ever in your wildest dreams does this moment happen?
01:15No actually no but when they reached out it was a simple yes it's just a matter of how to make it with
01:22the schedule as you know competition tomorrow for the national and then I'm competing with the 21st so it's just a matter of like trying to
01:30make sure that it works within the schedule
01:33Last one for me tomorrow is Ayala pole vault and
01:37people are excited since it's like the first year internationally in the country
01:41Your invite and your thoughts for the upcoming matches
01:45Tomorrow is going to be the national we have I believe a total of five
01:50USD athletes competing therefore I'm really happy to see that that USD continues to
01:57continue the legacy of pole vaulting dominating everywhere with that I'm
02:02really proud love to see it tomorrow and then hopefully on the 21st be able to
02:06compete the highest level and put on a good show
02:36I'll see you next time
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