Taking the early morning flight back to Cotabato today, I met the first Filipino athlete to win the Olympic Gold for our country, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz.
She greeted me first because I wasn’t able to recognize her right away as she wore a face mask.
For all of the accolades she received and the glory earned as the first athlete to win the Olympic Gold for the country, Hidilyn remained humble.
She told me she plans to retire soon from the Armed Forces to take care of her farm in Zamboanga.
In fact, Hidilyn earlier sent me messages asking if she could get some planting materials of “Golden” Mondo Banana.
See, even Olympic champions see farming as the ultimate destination to attain true happiness and fulfillment in life.
#GoldMedallistFarmer!
Our 1st Olympic Gold Winner Goes Farming!
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