With the help of the local government units (LGU) there's a chance weightlifting will be reintroduced again in Palarong Pambansa. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
My mum supported me after she saw I was doing good in weightlifting, I was able to get a scholarship, I was able to… — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
There are a lot of sacrifices. I know because I've won the silver in the Olympics. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
I'm close to the Olympics. I want to snatch 100kg, but I need to master more techniques in order to do that. But I… — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
I was happy to complete 118kg. When I lifted it, I knew my place in the Olympics was secured. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
I have to sacrifice time with my family, sacrifice time with my friends, sacrifice time with studying... my work at the Philippines Air Force. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
But I'm thankful that God used me to inspire all the young generation and all the Philippines people to keep fighting during this pandemic. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
The best of the best are in the Olympics, all of the athletes work hard to get there. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
I don't really know why I like weightlifting, especially since training is very hard. It just came into my life and I can't live… — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
I see other athletes who reached a dead end in their careers for lack of good education. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
The pressure is high because of course... everyone's expecting me to win the gold medal in Tokyo. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
I can't eat sugar and sweets. I miss eating cheesecake and drinking bubble tea with friends. — Hidilyn Diaz Copy Share Image
