Ayala Malls Manila Bay recently hosted another world-class sports event, featuring Asia’s premier pole vaulter and acclaimed Filipino athlete, EJ Obiena, in the “High Flying Hangout with EJ Obiena” on September 15.
Hundreds of fans flocked to Ayala Malls Manila Bay for an exhilarating afternoon, where they had the rare opportunity to meet EJ up close. The event featured a meet and greet, photo sessions with EJ and 300 fortunate fans, and a heartfelt conversation with EJ and other top Filipino athletes. Notable sports figures such as volleyball star Alyssa Valdez, women’s football team captain Hali Long, and karate gold medalist Jamie Lim joined EJ Obiena in sharing personal insights into their journeys as athletes representing the Philippines. Their stories were meant to inspire more people, particularly the youth, to embrace sports and contribute to nation-building.
The gathering also served as a fundraising initiative for “EJ’s 6-Meter Initiative,” aimed at enhancing the future of Filipino athletics by installing pole vaulting facilities across the country. Ayala Malls Manila Bay is proud to support this cause by hosting the event.
As a staunch supporter of sports and community engagement, Ayala Malls Manila Bay seeks to provide a space where athletes and aspiring individuals can flourish in a community of shared passions. The mall offers dedicated areas for various sports, including table tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and taekwondo. Beyond events like the “High Flying Hangout with EJ Obiena,” Ayala Malls Manila Bay has also been the venue for international sports tournaments such as the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manila and the Southeast Asia Pacific International Fencing Competition, as well as national competitions like the Philippine National Table Tennis Team Selections and the Philippine Taekwondo Championships.
Additionally, Ayala Malls Manila Bay has been the exclusive mall venue partner for the Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games, which hosted 10,000 athletes.
