Bong Go files Senate resolution commending Hidilyn Diaz for clinching the country’s first Olympic gold medal; vows continued support for all Filipino athletes Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, on Tuesday, July 27, filed a Senate resolution commending Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal at the Summer Games being held in Tokyo, Japan. The achievement ends a 97-year gold medal drought for the Philippines. In his co-sponsorship Caraga INFOCUS
speech, Go said that Diaz has proven time and again that she not only possesses the skill but the willpower and sheer determination as well, exemplifying the true spirit of Filipino competitiveness. “She ruled the competition with a total score of 224kg to win in such an incredible and emphatic fashion that propelled her to the top. Indeed, this will
be marked as one of the greatest sporting moments in Philippine history,” said Go. The Senator also extended his full support to other Filipino athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics, adding that his office is always open to provide the assistance they need. “Nais ko pong ipagbigay alam po na ako po’y nandirito lang po na July 24-30, 2021 |
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