By Edwin C. Laru-an

Cindy, a CPU Golden Lions athlete, proudly represents the Philippines in international competitions.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Taekwondo Tertiary Women’s Team.

Name: Cindy Joy Diasnes
Nickname: Cind or Cj
Height: 5’4”
Grade/Year: Grade 12
Team: Taekwondo Tertiary Women
Playing Position: Individual Poomsae and Group Poomsae
Coach: Allan Diasnes
Hometown: Jaro Iloilo City

Hobbies: Online Games

Favorite Players: Pauline Lopez, Suji Kang, Jocel Ninobla, Dae Hoon Lee

Most Memorable Game: Palarong Pamambansa 2018 and Asian Junior Taekwondo Championship 2019

Principle in Life: “Love what you are doing as much as you love the outcome.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:

I am grateful to be a part of the CPU Golden Lions because being a Centralian has a big impact in my life. Through CPU I have achieved my dreams with the help and support of the Faculty and Staff and also to my Coaches. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am thankful of the CPU Golden Lions for I have learned a lot of lessons and have become the best version of myself. Without my coaches who pushed me through my limits, I would not have achieved my goal to be part of the Philippine National team and to become Gold Medalist of Palarong Pambansa.

When I started studying in CPU and became part of the Varsity Team, there were any blessings that came to my way. I have been to many places and my dream to travel was fulfilled through my Taekwondo competitions. I was able to achieve my dream little by little.

Why did you choose CPU:

I chose CPU because I was inspired by my Senior Varsity Blackbelt holders during my elementary days. I saw how they achieved their dreams such as joining the National PRISAA and Palarong Pambansa due to their non-stop training. I admired them because they became the champions that they aspired to be. I was inspired by what they were doing – they are successful in Taekwondo and in their academics. I chose to be a part of CPU because I know that the university will help me achieve my goals and dreams through the support the Administration gives us. The support is priceless and amazing. Because of that, I am forever grateful to CPU.

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