HIDILYN Diaz continued to make weightlifting equipment donations in her goal to give back and grow the sport in different parts of the country.
Diaz and her husband Julius Naranjo donated to the Manila Weightlifting Club in Tondo, the Borromeo Weightlifting Club in Taguig City, and the Dasmarinas Weightlifting Club in Cavite.
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“Malaking bagay ito kasi itong tatlong weightlifting clubs ay bago,” said Diaz. “Ngayon nag-e-expand na ang weightlifting sa Luzon. We hope we can give more to the Luzon weightlifting clubs para sana magkaroon na din ng laro para mag-expand pa lalo yung awareness sa weightlifting.”
Diaz said the donations were made possible by the help of her supporters including SpartPH.
Mazda Philippines also pitched in with the delivery of the equipment using its BT-50 truck, while Atoy Customs 4x4 Body Kits also supported through the customization of the vehicle for the transit.
In the trip to Taguig, Diaz met Sen. Pia Cayetano, who expressed her support to the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist’s project.
“Sobrang saya ko na makita ang mga bata na nag-enjoy sa weightlifting na sana matuto. I hope na mabigyan sila ng direction sa buhay through sports, sana maging world champion at gold medalist sila, at makapag-aral, mabigyan ng oportunidad,” said Diaz.
“Sana mas marami pang bata ang matuto mag-weightlifting at sana magkaroon talaga ng laro sa Luzon,” said Diaz.
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