The weightlifter noted that a lot of athletes do not have their savings after their careers

“Marami na po akong narinig at nakita na atleta, after ng career nila, wala na. Wala na silang pupuntahan, wala silang ipon dahil hindi sila nag-ipon at hindi nila alam kung paano mag-ipon, at inuna nila ang wants nila vs. needs,” Diaz said.

“Siyempre, nakakalungkot na ganoon ang nangyari sa kanila at ayokong mangyari ‘yun sa akin at sa mga kasama kong atleta na susunod sa akin,” she added. 

Diaz has a history of financial miscalculations. She admits to being “scammed” before and says she lost money after opening a weightlifting gym in her hometown following the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

“I’m hoping na matuto tayo. Matuto tayo sa mga pagkakamali natin at pagkakamali ng mga kasama natin.”