The situation is so problematic that there is doubt whether she can be present to compete or defend her title in these highly important competitions, and do so in a way that will enable her to perform at her best.
First wordI KEEP turning in my mind these days the unforgettable words of US Sen. Eugene McCarthy , as I contemplate the troubling news that our one and only Olympic champion and gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz, is facing today major difficulties in raising funds to support her training and preparations for the world weightlifting championships in Bogota, Colombia, in December and the next Olympics in Paris in 2024.
Tapos, kung pupunta dun, hindi naman pwedeng ako lang ang maglalaro. Ako lang ang maglalaro, pero kailangan ko ng team .'She told a media roundtable hosted by sports brand Under Armour:'Paano na 'yung coaches ko sa likod? Hindi naman pwede na ibang coaches ang isasama sa akin na hindi ako kilala. Paano 'yung pagkain ko? Kasi nagda-drop ako ng weight or naga-add ako ng weight kasi nutrition really helps sa laro. Tapos 'yung sports psychologist ko, kailangan ko ng team...