Bilang pagbibigay kilala sa kasipagan, passion at sportsmanship, may handog na lifetime free flights ang airline company para sa 30-anyos na Filipina athlete.
“We want all Asean to believe that they can always make it happen. Amidst challenges and struggles as we go forth with recovery, Hidilyn reminds us that no matter how heavy they weight we are carrying, inner strength, perseverance and a heart of gold will help us power through,” pahayag ni Air Asia Group CEO Tony Fernandes.
Nagpasalamat naman si Air Asia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla kay Diaz dahil sa pagbibigay ng karangalan sa bansa.
“We thank Hidilyn for being an inspiration to the Filipino people and for uplifting our spirits,” ani Isla.
Ang nakuhang gold medal ni Diaz ang unang gold medal ng Pilipinas sa Olympics sa nakalipas na 97 taon.