Hidilyn Diaz Reveals Fund Problem Ahead of Paris Olympics
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz revealed the problem with their team’s fund for their preparation ahead of Paris Olympics.
Hidilyn revealed in her interview with Boy Abunda that she is currently looking for a source of money for her training in order to prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Hidilyn admitted that the resources provided to her for her training and efforts to win another gold medal for the Philippines were insufficient.
She thinks it’s crucial that they have enough money to get ready for the 2024 Olympics. She added that she couldn’t have coaches who didn’t already know her, based on her interview.
“Kailangan ko ng team. Paano na ‘yung coaches ko sa likod? Hindi naman pwede na ibang coaches ang kasama ko na hindi ako kilala. Paano ‘yung pagkain ko? Nag-a-add ako ng weight. Nutrition really helps sa laro, tapos ‘yung sports psychologist. So kailangan ko ng team,” said Hidilyn.
Hidilyn pays for her coaches in addition to the hundreds of thousands of dollars they spend to travel to different tournaments. According to reports, Hidilyn considered utilizing the gold medal she won.
“Iniisip kasi ng iba, ‘oo nga nanalo ka na ng gold. ‘Yung napanalunan mo ‘yun ang gagastusin mo.’ Pero siyempre pa’no ka makakapag-ipon para sa sarili mo, after ng career mo, paano na lang? Hindi siya sustainable kung ‘yung ipinanalo ko ang gagastusin ko,” she said.
When Hidilyn won the 55-kilogram weightlifting division in 2021, the Philippines finally won an Olympic gold medal after 97 years. Because of the claimed lack of support she received from the government, she also posted on social media before she won the gold medal to look for sponsors.
This is the case even if the weightlifter earned millions of pesos that year. Hidilyn emphasized that despite feeling guilty, she really required financial assistance in order to fulfill her dream of winning the Olympic gold medal for the nation.
“Hirap na hirap na ako. I need financial support. Sa tingin niyo, okay lang, kaya. Nahihiya kasi ako, pero try ko kapalan mukha ko para sa minimithi kong pangarap para sa ating bansa, na maiuwi ang gold medal sa Olympics,” she said.
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