Olympics: Folayang says Hidilyn's success a tale of perseverance, faith

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For former MMA world champion Eduard Folayang, Hidilyn Diaz's Olympic success is proof that faith and perseverance go a long, long way.

Folayang, who has been friends with Diaz since his national wushu team days, is ecstatic over Diaz's gold medal win in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday.He recalled being with Diaz and the rest of the national team during their overseas training in China.

Folayang said it is hard to believe this is the same Diaz who is now the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist.

 

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