OLYMPIC silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz will resume her studies within the year.
Diaz, who earned her silver medal in the 53-kg division of the women’s weightlifting competitions of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics last month, has a accepted a scholarship offer from the College of St. Benilde.
Philippine Weighlifting Association vice president Bong Atilano said this after he assisted the 25-year-old Diaz in her talks with CSB sports director Dax Castellano.
“She will accept it because this is near her training center,” said Atilano following talks with Diaz.
Diaz and her parents showed up at the La Salle-University of Santo Tomas game of the 79th University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) to watch and cheer the Green Archers on.
She also met with members of the alumni, who showed interested in helping her finish college.
Diaz plans to take up a course in sport management.
Most of her training usually takes place at the weightlifting center of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Vito Cruz.
She has resumed training in preparation for upcoming competitions late this year.
Early this month, a businessman offered her a property where she and her family can build a home, which is part Deca Clark Resorts in Barangay Margot in Angeles, Pampanga.