Diaz receives 4th PSA Athlete of Year award

WEIGHTLIFTING superstar Hidilyn

Diaz underscored the hard work, dedication and sacrifice needed to hone her athletic skills to an elite level during her coronation on Monday as the Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Year at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.

“Nagbunga ang lahat ng sacrifices, juggling ko sa studies, an athlete at sa military, and as a wife of my husband Julius Naranjo,” said the weightlifting standout, who was cited Athlete of the Year for the fourth time for her golden treble at the world weightlifting championships in Bogota, Colombia last December.

“It shows that if you really want something, you work hard for it and inspired by those who believe in you and support you, can achieve great things in life,” said Diaz, who is set to graduate this year from College of St. Benilde with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Busi-