I am hopeful that weightlifting will grow with more kids getting into the sport not just from Zamboanga City or Cebu but all over the Philippines who can become the next Hidilyn Diaz. — 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
