MANILA, Philippines (Jun 2026) — Long before EJ Obiena was clearing 6 meters in front of packed international stadiums, he was a kid growing up in a family that ate, slept, and breathed athletics.
That side of the story gets its spotlight this Sunday.
Metro Channel’s limited docuseries “Gamechangers” is dedicating an episode to the world-class Filipino pole vaulter, tracing his path from an athlete’s household to becoming one of the most talked-about names in the global track and field circuit. It’s the kind of origin story that hits differently when you already know the height he’s reached.
The EJ Obiena episode premieres on Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. on Metro Channel — available on SKYcable (Channel 52 SD / 174 HD), Cignal (Channel 69), GSAT (Channel 20), and Sky TV (Channel 188). It will also be up for streaming on iWant after the premiere.
For those who’ve followed Obiena through his internationally celebrated performances and, more recently, through the highs of competing at the world’s biggest meets, this episode fills in the backstory that box scores never show.
Catch it Sunday night, or stream it on iWant right after it airs.
