Netizens React to Photo of Margielyn Didal Sticking Tongue Out, Peace Sign Beside President Duterte
MARGIELYN DIDAL – SEA Games gold medalist Margielyn Didal stuck her tongue out and threw up a peace sign beside President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during an awarding ceremony.
Skateboarding is considered one of the underground sports in the Philippines until skateboarder Margielyn Didal won the gold medal in the Asian Games in 2018. She is one of the athletes like gymnast Carlos Yulo and weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz who made millions of Filipinos proud.
During the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Cebuana skateboarder displayed a flawless performance and edged her fellow Pinay skateboarder Christiana Means in the tricks competition.
Based on a report from GMA News, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte honors all the athletes who won in the SEA Games 2019 in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, December 18. 800 Filipino athletes received the ‘Order of Lapu-Lapu’ with the rank of Kamagi.
Hidilyn Diaz, Agatha Wong, Nesthy Petecio, and Margielyn Didal were among those who were present at the recognition ceremony.
CNN Philippines shared the photo of Margielyn Didal with President Duterte during the awarding ceremony. The skateboarder stuck her tongue out and flashed a peace sign in front of the camera.
LOOK: Skateboarder Margielyn Didal poses with President Rodrigo Duterte during an awarding ceremony at Malacañang for SEA Games medalists. pic.twitter.com/C4o5llW7gI
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) December 18, 2019
Lots of netizens expressed their reaction after seeing the wacky photo of the athlete with the president. Here are some of their comments on the post:
@onlyjacknicole: “Better this than a fist bump!”
@poz_rr_19: “Nakakatuwa talaga tong si Didal”
@march_of_2011: “Yan ang astig na pose! Hindi yung mga engot na naka fist salute!”
@nazini19_80: “Binalahura pero marapat lang hahaha! Skate on gurl! You rock!”
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