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Philippines' First Olympic Gold Medalist Returns Home a Hero
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July 28, 2021
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0:50Now PlayingTokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist and weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz arrived in Manila on Wednesday evening.
The four-time Olympian won her country's first gold in 97 years on Monday.
She'll now have to spend a mandatory seven days in hotel quarantine imposed by the government but things are looking bright for the 30 year old.
Aside from well wishes, a windfall of financial rewards await Diaz.
Philippine officials and companies have pledged more than 30 million pesos (600,000 US dollars) in cash and other rewards for any member of the small Filipino contingent that would bring home the long-elusive Olympic gold.
A leading Philippine real estate company announced that it would reward Diaz with a residential condominium unit in an upscale district in metropolitan Manila.
Diaz's victory could push the Philippine government to provide more financial and other support to long-neglected Filipino athletes.
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