MANILA, Philippines – After winning silver in the women’s 53kg division in weightlifting of the 2016 Rio Olympics this past week, Hidilyn Diaz arrived back in Manila on Thursday, August 11, and flew to Panacan, Davao where she met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Diaz was awarded a P5 million check for her accomplishment, and the President added an extra P2 million. On Friday, Diaz received an additional P500,000 incentive.
The two also had a press conference late Thursday together with Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Butch Ramirez.
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– Rappler.com