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Alex Eala, Sarina Bolden, Hidilyn Diaz recognized in PSC's first Women in Sports Awards
Tennis star Alex Eala and Filipinas striker Sarina Bolden were named joint Athletes of the Year in the first-ever Women in Sports Awards organized by the Philippine Sports Commission.
Eala, 18, was recognized for her bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games and multiple professional titles, reaching a career-high ITF ranking of No. 176.
Bolden was honored for her consistent offensive performance for the national women's football team, including scoring the lone goal that qualified the Philippines for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Olympic weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz also received a Flame Award at the event.
More than 40 Filipina athletes were recognized in total.
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann commended the women athletes for their contributions to the country.
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The Philippines will honor its top female athletes at the inaugural Women in Sports Awards on March 20 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann highlighted the significant contribution of women athletes to the country's sports development agenda during the first Women in Sports Awards.
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