Hidilyn Diaz visits Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, offers marble memorial for Olympic gold

As Hidilyn Diaz visited Paris for the Olympics, the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist also stopped by the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Rue de Bac.

Diaz on Sunday posted photos of her visit where she offered a marble memorial "as a gesture of gratitude for winning the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics."

"Hindi ko makakalimutan ang Tokyo Olympics awarding kung saan sinuot ko ang Miraculous Medal kasama ang pinakaunang Olympic Gold ng Pilipinas," Diaz wrote in the caption of her post.

"And now, here in Paris, last August 06, 2024 I finally fulfilled my dream of visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Rue Du Bac. Dito sa Kapilyang ito nagpakita si Mama Mary kay St. Catherine Laboure at inatasan siyang ipalaganap ang Medalya Milagrosa."

"I would always remind athletes na ang success natin ay galing sa Diyos, and we must never forget to give thanks to Him for all the blessings and graces na natatanggap natin," she added.

 

 

 

 

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Diaz won the country's first Olympic gold in Tokyo three years ago.

Aside from the visit in the chapel, Diaz also met with Philippine athletes, including gold medalist and gymnast Carlos Yulo.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News