Champion weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has been wisely using her unique position to lobby for more support to improve the state of weightlifting in the country. The Olympic medalist gave a frank statement last Sept. 21 about how the sport is governed in a letter to Philippine Sports Commission chairperson Butch Ramirez. The 27-year-old Olympian stated that athletes suffer from having "two associations" involved in the sport, which allegedly is in the interest of those in power. She also said that she has been accused of being "mayabang" (arrogant) because of her appeals. In response, Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella lambasted Diaz for her statement, rep...
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