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.
Achievements:
| Smart/MVP Online National Speed Kicking Championship | Bronze |
| Smart/MVP Online National Speed Kicking Championship | Gold |
| Smart/MVP Online National Poomsae Taekwondo Championships | 5th Place |
| Smart/MVP Online Inter-school Poomsae Championship | 11th Place |
| Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Asso, Inc. Regional Games 2020 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Asso, Inc. Regional l Games 2020 GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet ( Integrated Meet 2019) INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet ( Integrated Meet 2019) GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2019 Iloilo PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOOMSAE | Gold |
| 2019 Iloilo PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2019PTA National Inter-school TKD Championships INDIVIUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| MVP Best of the Best TKD Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Silver |
| MVP Best of the Best TKD Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Silver |
| 5th ASIAN JUNIOR POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDARD GROUP POOMSAE | Bronze |
| 5th ASIAN JUNIOR POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS FREESTYLE TEAM | Bronze |
| 2019 National Poomsae Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Silver |
| 2019 National Poomsae Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| National Team Selection – Asian Cadet & Junior TKD Champ | |
| Amman, Jordan on July 22-23, 2019 | |
| 2019 National PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2019 National PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 14th ASEAN Taekwondo Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 14th ASEAN Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Silver |
| 2019 Palarong Pambansa INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2019 Palarong Pambansa GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Westrn Visayas Regional PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Westrn Visayas Regional PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| WVRAA MEET 2019 Individual Poomsae GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| WRAA MEET 2019 Team Poomsae INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| National CPJ TKD Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Bronze |
| National CPJ TKD Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| Iloilo Schools Sports Council (Integrated) Meet 2018 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Iloilo Schools Sports Council (Integrated) Meet 2018 GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 11th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Rank 9 |
| 11th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Rank 8 |
| Batang Pinoy National Finals GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Batang Pinoy National Finals INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2018 Best of the Best MVP Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| Visayas Open 2018 – by Philippine Sports Commission INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Visayas Open 2018 – by Philippine Sports Commission GROUP POOMSAE | Referree |
| 2018 National Poomsae Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| 2018 National Poomsae Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Bronze |
| PRISAA 2018 National Games GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| PRISAA 2018 National Games INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Palarong Pambansa 2018 MVP AWARDEE | MVP |
| Palarong Pambansa 2018 GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Palarong Pambansa 2018 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Palarong Pambansa 2018 MIXED POOMSAE | Bronze |
| Western Visayas PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| Western Visayas PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association – WVRAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association – WVRAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| National Carlos palanaca, Jr. (CPJ) Taekwondon Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Silver |
| National Carlos palanaca, Jr. (CPJ) Taekwondon Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Silver |
| ISSC Meet 2017 – Integrated Meet GROUP POOMSAE | Gold – Individual |
| ISSC Meet 2017 – Integrated Meet INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold – Group Poomsae |
| 2017 PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2017 PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Batang Pinoy Visayas Qualifying Leg 2017 GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| Batang Pinoy Visayas Qualifying Leg 2017 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| ISAA Meet 2017 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| ISAA Meet 2017 GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| ISAA Meet 2017 KYUROGI | Gold |
| Regional Inter-school Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 2017 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | SILVER |
| 2nd Regional Kyurogi TKD Championships 2017 | Gold |
| 2nd Regional Poomsae TKD Championships 2017 | Gold |
| 2017 Palarong Pambansa INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Qualifier |
| 2017 Palarong Pambansa KYUROGI | Qualifier |
| WVRAA Meet 2017 “Regional Meet” INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| WVRAA Meet 2017 “Regional Meet” KYUROGI | Gold |
| WVRAA Meet 2017 “Regional Meet” GROUP POOMSAE | Silver |
| WVRAA Meet 2017 “Regional Meet” MIXED POOMAE | Bronze |
| Dinagyang Invitational Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet MIXED POOMAE | Gold |
| ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet KYUROG | Gold |
| 2016 PRISAA KYUROGI | Gold |
| 2016 PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2016 PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2016 ISAA KYUROGI | Gold |
| 2nd Regional Age-Group Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| 2016 Regional Best of the Best Taekwondo Championship INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| 2016 National Poomsae Taekwondo Championships GROUP POOMSAE | Gold |
| 1st Poomsae TKD Championship INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |
| National PRISAA Games 2016 KYUROGI | Bronze |
| 2016 Reg’l Taekwondo Championship, 9th Mayor Jed Partick E. Mabilog KYUROGI | Gold |
| Iloilo Dinagyang Taekwondo Championships KYUROGI | Gold |
| Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet, Integrated Meet 2015 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & GROUP POOMSAE | Two (2) Golds |
| Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet, Integrated Meet 2015 KYUROGI | Silver |
| PRISAA 2015 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & KYUROGI | Two (2) Golds |
| PRISAA 2015 GROUP POOMSAE | Silver |
| ISAA Meet 2015 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & KYUROGI | Two (2) Golds |
| ISAA Meet 2015 GROUP POOMSAE | Silver |
| National Batang Pinoy Games 2015 – INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze |
| National Batang Pinoy Games 2015 GROUP POOMSAE | |
| Milo Little Olympics Visayas KYUROGI | Bronze |
| Batang Pinoy Games 2015 – Visayas Qualifying Leg INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & GROUP POOMSAE | Two (2) Golds |
| 2015 National Poomsae Taekwondo Championship INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Bronze Medal |
| Regional Interschool Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE | Gold |