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SPORTING CHANCE – Joaquin M. Henson – The Philippine Star January 4, 2022 | 12:00am There were several shining moments in Philippine sports last year and here are 10 of the most memorable highlights. • Ending the drought. Since the Philippines made its Olympic debut in 1924, no Filipino athlete – male or female – has won a gold medal until weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz came along to hit paydirt at the Tokyo Games this past year. The breakthrough came in the Philippines’ 22nd Olympic appearance and was providential. Diaz competed in the newly-created 55-kilogram division, perfect for her because sh…