Margielyn Didal

thumb|Margielyn Didal Margielyn "Margie" Arda Didal (born April 19, 1999) is a Filipino professional street skateboarder who rose to fame when she competed in the X Games Minneapolis 2018 and won a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games. Quotes "For sure nanghinayang pero it happens for a reason. Medyo na-sad pero parang okay rin na may setbacks and you have to think some stuff," Margielyn Didal shares reflections from missing Paris Olympics, GMA Network By JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG, GMA Integrated News 29 June 2024.] "May mga na-realize din like spend time with family, sa jowa, sa dogs, and friends. Try to enjoy life din." Margielyn Didal shares reflections from missing Paris Olympics, GMA Network By JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG, GMA Integrated News 29 June 2024.] "As of now, [I'm] just trying to enjoy skateboarding without a lot of stuff to think. Gusto ko lang i-enjoy, go on a trip, wala ang pressure and bigat na nadarama. Gusto ko lang i-enjoy 'yung skateboarding like how I used to love skateboarding." Margielyn Didal shares reflections from missing Paris Olympics, GMA Network By JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG, GMA Integrated News 29 June 2024.] "It (pressure) has both good and bad effects, but I view everything positively because others were expecting me to make it, and it’s good that they see the opportunities I have. It’s just that there are times when you simply can’t do everything all at once. Sometimes you have to start at the bottom; you have to go through hardships and struggles. That’s just how life is. You can’t reach your goals the easy way. Sometimes, it’s tough." Margielyn Didal shares reflections from missing Paris Olympics, GMA Network By JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG, GMA Integrated News 29 June 2024.] Sometimes, you need to go on a low level, go through hardships and victories. That's life. You won't always get it easy. Sometimes it's hard.) Margielyn Didal shares reflections from missing Paris Olympics, GMA Network By JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG, GMA Integrated News 29 June 2024.] It's good that they saw the opportunity for me. It's just that, there really are times that you cannot do it all at the same time. Margielyn Didal shares reflections from missing Paris Olympics, GMA Network By JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG, GMA Integrated News 29 June 2024.] “We look dirty because we are trying to land a trick and we get dusty,” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “Most people, when they see a skateboarder, they say ‘you don’t have a future there, they are just hanging on the street.’” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “And now we’re expecting to be in the Olympics,” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “I still can’t imagine representing my country and raising the Philippine flag, especially at the Olympics,” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “Skateboarding is not for fame. [It’s] about the vibe of doing [your] passion. We just want respect, not just in skateboarding, but [in] whatever status [of] life, even [for] the kids in the street or street vendors.” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “[Skateboarding] is the best way to escape problems for me,” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “Sometimes, if you [are] overthinking on a skateboard you can’t think of other stuff; you only need to think of the skateboard, yourself and the trick.” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “Skateboarding is fun [but] for me I just want to help my parents. We’re a big family. We are five siblings, and are now getting bigger.” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. “I asked my dad to build the quarter pipe … so I can just skate back and forth in the small space.” Didal motivated by more than just a medal; PH skateboarder wants respect, NQUIRER.net 9 August 2020. "We need to wake up, we don't have a skatepark yet," Remember when Olympian Margielyn Didal called for local skateparks?, Luisa Morales - Philstar.com 29 July 2021. "Philippines, wake up po tayo, first day, first event natin [sa skateboarding], we got three medals in one day," Remember when Olympian Margielyn Didal called for local skateparks?, Luisa Morales - Philstar.com 29 July 2021. who was joined in the medal haul by Daniel Ledermann and Christiana Means that day. Remember when Olympian Margielyn Didal called for local skateparks?, Luisa Morales - Philstar.com 29 July 2021. "And I didn't expect , like, wala, ineenjoy ko lang kasi 'yong event. Y'know, being Margie. But like 'di ko alam na may mag-screenshot ng mga kalokohan ko." Margielyn Didal explains reason behind her positive vibe in the Olympics By Carlo Anolin 4 August 2021. Those moments she cherished with her family, Margielyn Didal explains reason behind her positive vibe in the Olympics By Carlo Anolin 4 August 2021. "keeps in touch" with people and fellow skateboarders. Margielyn Didal explains reason behind her positive vibe in the Olympics By Carlo Anolin 4 August 2021. "I mean, that's how skateboarding is. It doesn't matter what your nation or culture is, or what language you speak 'cos we have the same passion," Margielyn Didal explains reason behind her positive vibe in the Olympics By Carlo Anolin 4 August 2021. "I met her through our group of friends, but she didn't know I skated because I had stopped. Then, after a few months, she suddenly opened up about it... 'Oh, so you skate. Why didn't you tell me?'" Margielyn Didal says girlfriend inspired her to return to skateboarding after injury, By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News 3 September 2018. embarrassed...' 'Why were you embarrassed?' 'Because, you know, there was a lot of negative talk going on behind my back...'" Margielyn Didal says girlfriend inspired her to return to skateboarding after injury, By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News 3 September 2018. "She was the one who encouraged me, saying, 'Why don't you start again? Just continue and enjoy it.' And then, the blessings just kept coming." Margielyn Didal says girlfriend inspired her to return to skateboarding after injury, By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News 3 September 2018. "In bad times and good times, he is there," Margielyn Didal says girlfriend inspired her to return to skateboarding after injury, By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News 3 September 2018. "To the kids, too—don't get mixed up in bad vices... you never know. Just focus on skating or your studies." Margielyn Didal says girlfriend inspired her to return to skateboarding after injury, By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News 3 September 2018. “I’m excited to be in the game and other people to use me to have fun in the game,” Pinay Olympian Margielyn Didal is a new character in Tony Hawk video game, ABS-CBN News Digital Intern, Sharona Nicole Semilla 26 March 2025. “When I was starting [skateboarding], Leticia [Bufoni] was the top skater at the time and even now” Pinay Olympian Margielyn Didal is a new character in Tony Hawk video game, ABS-CBN News Digital Intern, Sharona Nicole Semilla 26 March 2025. “Hype[d] to be [a] part of the new Pros in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Available July 11, 2025…Can’t wait!” Pinay Olympian Margielyn Didal is a new character in Tony Hawk video game, ABS-CBN News Digital Intern, Sharona Nicole Semilla 26 March 2025. 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