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Volleyball chief hopes Alas ‘heroes’ inspire youth

Even the head of the International Volleyball Federation couldn’t help but be swept up by the magic of Alas Pilipinas. “Those guys, they rock,” said FIVB president Fabio Azevedo, who rode Manila’s LRT-2 with other federation and local officials on Monday. “It was the most amazing surprise we got here during the world championships. They

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Home fans help Obiena craft perfect end to season

EJ Obiena had one dream: to bring world-class pole vaulting to the Philippines. On Sunday, that dream soared above 5.80 meters—and landed in gold. Before a raucous crowd gathered at Ayala Triangle Gardens for the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, Obiena already felt like a winner. He had helped bring an international competition home.