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Juxtaposed: Lavish prizes for Hidilyn Diaz now and her financial woes at training

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Not too long ago, Hidilyn Diaz, already an Olympic silver medalist then, confessed how tough it was to ask companies to support her Tokyo Olympics bid. She was also harassed online for voicing the lack of support for athletes.

P3 million from deputy speaker and Rep. Mikee Romero of 1-Pacman Party-listA P14 million condominium unit in Eastwood City in Quezon City from80,000 miles of flight from the Philippine PhilippinesSome social media users recalled that back in 2019, Diaz, already a Rio Olympics medalist, was financially struggling as she trained. She appealed for sponsorships from companies and private individuals to finance her training for this event.

“Sa tingin niyo okay lang kaya, nahihiya kasi ako pero try ko kapalan mukha ko para sa minimithi kong pangarap para sa atin bansa na maiuwi ang Gold Medal sa Olympics.”Copies of this screenshot resurfaced across platforms following Diaz’s historic win.“Never forget the time Hidilyn Diaz begged for sponsorship to support her needs. Now, look at her bragging the first gold medal for the Philippines! A woman. Dedicated to her sports. She is indeed the moment.

 

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Even if she had not won gold Hidilyn is still my hero. Why? Because she is not afraid to tell the truth and she didn't kiss Duterte's a$$ to get her funding to participate in the Olympics.

Harassed online by the government's paid trolls.

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