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Tag: 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Philippine Olympic Athletes Tokyo2020 Hidilyn Diaz Margielyn Didal Carlo Paalam Nesthy Petecio
The Philippines 
August 9, 2021

More than cash prizes and free houses, Filipino athletes should be supported with a well-funded sports programme

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1235 Views 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Carlo Paalam, Eumir Marcial, featured, Hidilyn Diaz, Margielyn Didal, Nesthy Petecio

When it rains, it pours for Filipino Olympic athletes. After securing a historic first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz raked

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Hidilyn Diaz and the Philippine Sports Commission
Sports, Culture, and Religion The Philippines 
June 8, 2019August 28, 2019

Hidilyn Diaz is right — Philippine sports is woefully underfunded

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1646 Views 2020 Tokyo Olympics, featured, Hidilyn Diaz, Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Sports Commission

It seems that winning numerous sports accolades for the country is not enough to earn the respect of Filipinos. Decorated athlete Hidilyn Diaz found

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