MANILA: With their eyes glued to a television in the southern Philippines, the family of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz yelled 'push, push, push' as ...
After nearly 18 months training in exile in Malaysia because of COVID-19 restrictions, Diaz smashed her personal best and won gold with a final clean and jerk of 127kg in the women's 55kg class.
It could also prove a"game-changer" for other Filipino athletes, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Tuesday, acknowledging government financial support was insufficient.Diaz's stunning victory was splashed across the front pages of Philippine newspapers and dominated Internet platforms. "I told her ... 'It's a big honour to our family that you brought another honour to the country'," Emelita told AFP via telephone.
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