ANYARE? Why it took 97 years for Philippines to clinch Olympic gold
MANILA, Philippines — With a single lift, Hidilyn Diaz carried the Philippines’ dream of snatching a gold medal at the Olympics to reality — a feat that is forever etched in history.
History will also remember the names of Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial as the Filipino boxers who punched their way to a stunning medal haul of two silvers and one bronze.
The Tokyo Games proved that the Filipino athlete is world-class, but why did it take so long for us to get here?
Tonight, we ask: Anyare?
Join James Relativo as he explores why sufficient funding for Filipino athletes is essential for them to succeed in their respective sports, together with Philstar.com sports writer Luisa Morales, Philippine Sports commissioner Ramon Fernandez and figure skater Michael Martinez.
Catch the eighth episode of Anyare? tonight at 6 p.m. on Philstar.com’s Facebook and YouTube accounts.
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