Olympian weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz is grateful for the financial support she received for her upcoming campaign at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Diaz received the sponsorship package with the signing of Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez and Phoenix Petroleum vice-president Raymond Zorilla in a memorandum of understanding at a ceremony held in Malacanang.
According to Diaz, the P2-million has been awarded to the private company for the Philippines to earn the coveted gold medal in the prestigious tournament.
In addition, Diaz also receives P48,000 monthly allowance from the PSC in addition to housing, food, and foreign training allowances.
Diaz said her sponsors from the government and the private sector were sufficient.
“Hindi ko ito kaya mag-isa,” Diaz said. “Mahirap mag-qualify sa Olympics but I am committed to win and do my best.”
"I can't do it alone," Diaz said. "It's hard to qualify for the Olympics but I'm committed to winning and doing my best."
It was June when the 28-year-old Olympian appealed for help in connection with his preparations for the Olympics.
Meanwhile, Ramirez told Bombo Radyo that Diaz is the "best Filipino athlete" at the moment.
“Based on the record, the last medals she got were the silver medal during the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the gold medal last 2018 Asian Games. At the moment, there are no Filipinos who have those kinds of medals, ”Ramirez said.