Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz can’t believe that she finally has a permanent place to stay in Manila.
This is after a company gave her its promised condominium unit worth P14 million as a “reward” for being the first Filipino to take home a gold medal from the Olympics.
“Nagrerenta lang ako dito, then as an athlete kung saan-saan kami nagte-train. Ngayon may permanent place and na-feel ko na secured ako, stable,” said Diaz.
“Masaya na parang pangarap ko lang ito. Dati ‘yung table namin sa condo pinagshe-share-an namin, wala kaming table kasi sobrang liit lang ng space,” she added.
The charcoal painting included in her new home by 21-year old fine arts student John Ken Gomez is also special. Through a video call, Diaz thanked Gomez.
From the garage of their shelter in Malaysia to the gym of the condo Diaz plans to practice.
“Ito talaga concern ko, the gym is my playground,” she said.
She plans to participate in the 2022 Asian Games and qualify for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Meanwhile, there is also a gold car that Diaz is trying to drive.
Hidilyn Diaz gets condo and car prize
On Friday, the athlete received the new KIA Stonic golden car from the Ayala Foundation to recognize her excellent fight in Japan.
“The golden girl gets her golden car,” according to the Ayala Foundation post.
The Ayala Foundation recognized Hidilyn Diaz as its first “Atletang Magiting.”
This is just one of the long lists of those expected to receive Diaz, just like the more than P50 million cash incentives from various sectors in the country.
The player from Zamboanga will also receive three houses and lots and a condominium unit in addition to free flights from two major airlines.
Even fuel, food, and makeup are promised by some companies for athletes.
Hidilyn Diaz will also get P5 million from Dennis Uy’s Phoenix Petroleum plus free fuel for life.
Diaz made history when she broke the country’s 97-year wait for the Olympic gold medal by noon champion in the women’s 55kg weightlifting category.
This is the first gold medal of the Philippines since competing in the Olympics in 1924.
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