What is your message to Hidilyn Diaz?
Hidilyn Diaz is the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist. She conquered the Weightlifting-Women’s 55-kilogram Division last July 26 when she lifted a combined 224 kilograms in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
“Your success is our pride and glory. Our nation longs for recognition, to hear its anthem played at a world stage. Congrats and thank you very much.” Feliciano Buan De Guzman
“YOUR SUCCESS IS THE FRUIT OF DEDICATED WORK AND SUPPORT BY ALL WHO EXERTED PRECIOUS TIME, EFFORT, AND NEEDED LOGISTICS TO MAKE IT TO THE TOKYO OLYMPICS AND WIN THE GOLD. SALAMAT PO SA INYONG LAHAT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.” Hermito Viernes.
“I’m proud of your achievements in numerous sports events, no matter how many difficulties you’ve faced. God is with you [so you can] achieve your goals. We Filipinos are proud of you, Ms. Hidilyn Diaz. Congratulations.” Paul Benedict Alberca
“Mag-asawa at anak na sana siya at enjoy ang life niya after ng lahat ng hirap at sacrifices niya, it’s time na lumagay na siya sa tahimik at magpamilya.” Asus Rheadz Cox Rog III
“‘Wag lang magpapagamit sa mga politiko. Dahil ikaw ngayon ang mga target niyan.” David Villanueva
“CONGRATS HIDILYN. NOT JUST FOR THE HONOR BUT ALSO THE PRIDE OF BEING AN ATHLETE THAT NEVER GIVES UP. I ADMIRE YOU AND CONGRATULATE YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. WINNING THE GOLD MEDAL IS THE FRUIT OF YOUR HARD WORK. GOD BLESS [YOU] ALWAYS.” Ivana Caniete
“Maraming salamat sa ibinigay mong karangalan sa ating bansa. Sa pagsaludo sa ating bandila at higit sa lahat sa ipinakita mong determinasyon upang makamit ang kauna-unahan [nating] gintong medalya sa 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Mabuhay ka ulit kasama ng iba pa nating kababayan na sumabak sa iba’t ibang larangan ng sports mapa-Olympics man o hindi at ‘di inalintana ang hirap sa iba’t ibang bagay. Mabuhay ka at maraming salamat!” Jeffrey Enghoy
“Ang sarap sumabay sa pagkanta ng Lupang Hinirang habang tinataas ang flag ng Pilipinas. Thank you, Champ. We are so proud of you.” Berthrum Fernandez Serrano
“Not to [get involved] in politics to save her legacy as the first Pinoy Gold Olympic Champion and everyone will be proud and grateful [to her] for bringing pride to Filipinos.” – Augustine C. Ramos
“We are proud of [you] for being a good example of [overcoming] hardship and of dedication to achieve your dreams. No matter what is impossible, [it is] possible with God. Just believe it.” Arvin Tejada
“Ms. Hidilyn Diaz, thank you for your determination and to your full strength to catch this gold medal. We are so proud of you. God bless po, Ms. Hidilyn. Congratulations po.” Hans Bowen Concepcion Tamisin
“THANK YOU FOR PROVING WOMEN CAN BE STRONGER THAN THEY THINK.” Beverly Dela Peña Sabanal
“WE THANK YOU HIDILYN FOR YOUR GREAT DETERMINATION AND [FOR SHOWING] US REAL STRENGTH IN EVERY BATTLE THAT YOU’VE BEEN THROUGH. CONGRATULATIONS! GOD BLESS [YOU]. YOU’RE AN INSPIRATION TO YOUR FELLOWMEN. WTHANK YOU.” Jay Cortez
“Congrats Ms. Hidilyn Diaz. Thank you for making us proud! Hidilyn lang ang sakalam! Stay strong and humble. Ang buong Pilipinas ay napasaya mo kahit may kinakaharap tayong pandemic.” Elmo Castilar
“We’re proud of you. You give pride to the Filipino people in the eyes of other nations. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!” Daniel Bas
“A woman with such great conviction.” Rolando Rollie Romero Sr.