MANILA - Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz on Sunday expressed her relief and gratitude at having competed in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Uzbekistan last week, despite the difficulties she encountered because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Akala ko noong una, impossible magkaroon ng laro, impossible makakaalis sa Malaysia, impossible na makakaapak ako sa International Platform, at impossible na ma-meet ko ang sixth Olympic qualifying competition na require para makapag-qualify ako sa Olympics," said Diaz. "Thankful ako na nabigyan kami ng opportunity to represent the Philippines in the international podium," said Diaz.
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