Hidilyn Diaz

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Hidilyn Diaz Wins First 'Olympic Gold' For Philippines In Weightlifting

“Push, push, push,” encouraged weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s family members as she lifted the bar at the Tokyo Olympics and conquered the gold medal. The 30-year-old would receive a house and $655,000 from the government and private sector. She has been deserted from her family since 2019 to pursue her dreams. Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao tweeted, “Thank you, Hidilyn Diaz, for the first-ever Olympic gold for the Philippines! We are so proud of… read-more

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 06:35 PM / by Umang Bafna

Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Olympics Gold Medal, Hidilyn Diaz

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