Manila, Jan. 17 -- Expect more women in the mold of Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz to shine in the coming 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) and other major international competitions this year.
"There are now more women in sports who excel in their respective sports. Hidilyn is only one of them," Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Celia Kiram said during her maiden appearance in the 6th "Usapang Sports" by the Tabloid Organization in Philippine Sports (TOPS) at the National Press Club in Intramuros on Thursday.
Kiram attributed the success of more women in sports to "the hard work, training and preparation under the able leadership of their respective national sports associations."
"We are very confident about the...