The unprecedented postponement of the tokyo olympics due to the covid19 pandemic drew mixed emotions from hidilyn diaz. I think all olympic weightlifters are disciplined, determined and have a dreams and even when they fail they still get up and keep fighting for their dream. Weightlifter hidilyn diaz of zamboanga city, philippines fell a bit short of winning the first gold medal for the philippines in the ongoing rio olympics but she grabbed the silver medal to give. Hidilyn diaz unfazed despite olympic return in limbo. Philippines hidilyn diaz reacts after failing an attempt in. Hidilyn diaz asking for financial support for tokyo 2020. Philippines despite the possibility of her tokyo olympic bid being stalled by the covid19 pandemic, hidilyn diaz vowed to. Athletes are starting to train as the olympics get closer and closer. Take a look at a small village in zamboanga city where her journey to rio began.
Aug 17, 2016 rio olympics silver medalist hidilyn diaz. Hidilyn diaz made history for the philippines, ending the countrys 20year olympic medal drought by securing a silver medal in the womens 53kg weightlifting division of the 2016 summer games on. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Team philippines sea gamesasian games olympics latest updates. Hidilyn diaz poses on the podium after bagging three gold medals in the weightlifting world cup in rome, italy. Diaz s victory in rome had kept her on track to qualify for the tokyo olympics, where she is looking to win the philippines first gold medal.
On monday, a parade will be held before the flag raising ceremony in the municipal hall celebrating the athlete. Naranjo, to help collect and distribute weightlifting shoes to the youth in the philippines. Filipina weightlifter hidilyn diaz s journey to the 2020 tokyo olympics hit a speed bump on sunday after colombia, which is the host of the ibero american open the competition she was going to participate in, decided to temporarily ban the entry of foreign visitors traveling from europe and asia starting monday. Hidilyn diaz remains focused on qualifying for the olympics. Hidilyn diaz has a powerful message for the philippines. News of her win made rounds on the internet, and footage of.
Diaz captured the win after besting other competitors in the 53kilogram weight class. The filipino olympian weightlifter felt disappointed but at the same. Manila, philippines wanting to bring home a gold medal from the 2020 tokyo olympics, hidilyn diaz said she will do everything she can to achieve it even if it means asking for financial. Hidilyn diaz wants to boost her world ranking as the philippine weightlifting star competes in the penultimate tokyo 2020 olympics. Hidilyn diaz at the 2017 iwf world championships personal.
Hidilyn diazs chance at olympic berth hanging in the balance. Hidilyn diaz strengthened her bid for an olympic spot after winning the gold in the rome 2020 weightlifting world cup in italy. View striking olympic videos of athletics see the best athletes, medalwinning performances and top olympic games moments. Hidilyn diaz adds another gold to her medal collection. Dailymotion does not manually select the videos appearing on the topics page, they are generated by an algorithm. Diaz remains focused on qualifying for the olympics. Weightlifter hidilyn diaz gives phl first medal in rio olympics. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display skip to content.
Highlights of hidilyn diazs career the score video. Aug 03, 2016 kirstie alora, hidilyn diaz thrilled to expand pin collection with rare finds from rio olympics. Relationships take backseat as hidilyn diaz sets sights on. Filipino weightlifter and olympic medalist hidilyn diaz has taken to social media to ask for financial support in the upcoming tokyo 2020, a post that led some netizens to criticize the government for allegedly not providing enough for the countrys athletes. Hidilyn diaz finally struck gold in the southeast asian games. Hidilyn diaz gives us a peek at troubles of top athletes. Get to know hidilyn diaz international weightlifting. Hidilyn diaz wins big at weightlifting world cup, originally appeared on coconuts, asias leading alternative media company. She competed in the 2008 summer olympics where she was the youngest competitor in the womens. Home news torch relay schedule videos sports events. Hidilyn diaz adds another gold to her medal collection the first filipino woman to win an olympic medal clinched gold at the sea games on home soil.
Hidilyn diaz asks more financial support olympic channel. How hidilyn diaz got the silver olympic medal for ph. Hidilyn diaz disappointed, relieved over tokyo olympics. Hidilyn diaz is preparing for the world weightlifting championships to be held in thailand from from september 16 to september 25. Relationship goals can wait a while for asian games gold medalist hidilyn diaz. Colombia lockdown hampers hidilyn diaz s bid for 2020 olympics. The filipina athlete hidilyn diaz has expressed her frustration for the poor support received by the athletes from the philippine government. Filipino weightlifter and olympic medalist hidilyn diaz has taken to social media to ask for financial support in the upcoming tokyo 2020, a post that led some netizens to criticize the government for allegedly not providing enough for the countrys. Hidilyn diaz has not officially qualified yet and the holding of the 2020 tokyo olympics hangs in the balance because of the covid19 pandemic, but she is not about to give up on her olympic dream. Hidilyn diaz wins silver in rio 2016 after 20 years.
Mvp hoping for historic tokyo olympics for hidilyn diaz. Hidilyn diaz wins silver medal in rio olympics watch full. From lifting pails of waters to becoming a new filipino sports icon, hidilyn diaz olympic silver medal indeed shines like gold. Hidilyn diaz becomes 1st philippines woman athlete to win medal. Diaz ranked second in the 53 kilograms division of the womens weightlifting competition. Virus stalls olympic bid, but hidilyn diaz still urges filipinos to stay positive. Filipina weightlifter hidilyn diaz was all set to compete in the iberoamerica open championships 2020 but was unable to fly to the latin america nation due to. Diaz lifted 212 kilograms after a 93 in the snatch and 119 in the. Rio olympics silver medalist hidilyn diaz is back in the grind as she prepares for the 2017 weightlifting world championship on nov. Apr 26, 2018 manila, philippines hidilyn diaz, the first filipina to win an olympic medal after winning silver in the 53kg weightlifting category of the 2016 olympics, shocked or in social media terms. Weightlifter hidilyn diaz of zamboanga city has given up fast food and overcome injuries and a tough breakup for what she says will be her third and final olympiad.
Nguyen thi thuy of vietnam ranked second in the event with a lift of 197 and was the closest threat to diaz s sea games gold medal bid. With the stage of olympics being created just to make records and. Hidilyn diaz express frustrations over poor support received. Weightlifter hidilyn diaz made history as first filipino.
Aug 18, 2016 senators yesterday feted filipino olympian hidilyn diaz for bringing home a silver medal from the rio olympics, showering her with praise at the senate session hall. Competitive rock climbing will be part of the next summer games in tokyo. Hidilyn diaz s return to the olympics has been put in limbo due to a travel ban on asians and europeans imposed by colombia, where the filipino is set to compete in a weightlifting qualifiers. Diaz, a threetime olympic weightlifter, became the first filipino woman to win an olympic. But not this time as i had the pleasure of interviewing philippines weightlifter hidilyn diaz. Hidilyn diaz eyes better finish in world tilt manila. Weightlifter hidilyn diaz got more support from the mvp sports foundation for her tokyo 2020 bid. Philippines hidilyn diaz reacts after failing an attempt in the weightlifting womens 58kg group b event at the excel centre in london on july 30, 2012 during the london 2012 olympic games. Hidilyn diaz gets p2m sponsorship for 2020 olympics. Hidilyn diaz raised the bar on her way to a silver medal at the rio olympics.
Manila, philippines 2nd update on the third try, she finally did it. She is paving her way towards, what we all hope to be, a historic tokyo 2020 olympics. I am merely doing my best to represent the philippines in weightlifting, she wrote, as she prepares for the 2020 tokyo olympics. Agatha wong, a wushu bronze medalist, looks forward to the incoming world cup on november. Hidilyn diaz said she remains focused on qualifying for the 2020 tokyo olympics, despite travel bans and postponed competitions caused by covid19. Diaz lifted 93kg in the snatch and 119kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 212kg, running away with three gold medals. The 25yearold diaz lifted a total of 200 kilograms in the womens 53kg class to clinch the silver medal and end a 20year olympic medal drought for the philippines. Aug 07, 2016 hidilyn diaz ended the countrys 20year dry spell in the olympics by snaring the silver medal in the 53kilogram class of the weightlifting competition at the riocentro pavilion 2 here. After the 2016 summer games, hidilyn diaz came back to the philippines as a hero. Katie ledecky joins today to talk about her tremendously successful meet. Interview with philippines weightlifting olympian hidilyn diaz. Hidilyn diaz wins silver in rio 2016 after 20 years olympic.
How olympic medalist hidilyn diaz put spotlight on athletes troubles. The olympic games return to japan for the first time since 1964. Filipina athlete hidilyn diaz ends the philippines 20year olympic medal drought following her silver medal win in the 53kg weightlifting division of the 2016 rio olympics. Hidilyn diaz gets 3rd silver medal in olympics for. She competed in the 2008 summer olympics where she was the youngest competitor in the womens 58kg category. Hidilyn diaz clinches golds at weightlifting world cup. The philippines 25yearold hidilyn diaz is bringing home its first olympic medal after 20 years of drought. Screenshot of rtvm video filipina weightlifter hidilyn diaz will receive a heros welcome from the philippine air force paf on thursday.
Photo from easy sport livestream olympic silver medalist hidilyn diaz. After olympic silver and asiad gold, hidilyn finally rules. She competed in the 2008 summer olympics and was also the youngest competitor in the womens 58kg category in that same olympics. Hidilyn diaz captures gold in world cup to solidify. Hidilyn diaz is the philippines lone candidate to the olympics weightlifting category, set to compete in the 58kg division. But the philippine sports commission said that the government has been very supportive of diaz.
Olympic silver medalist hidilyn diaz conquered the weightlifting world cup in rome, italy after smashing the competition in the womens 55kg category. Our favorite weightlifting champion hidilyn diaz talks about how she fell in love with her sport. Hidilyn diazs origin story the score video dailymotion. Hidilyn diaz opens up about her anxiety during a competition the score. I need financial support olympic silver medalist hidilyn diaz asks for financial support in her journey back to the quadrennial meet.
Hidilyn diaz snatches first ph medal in rio olympics. Hidilyn diaz unable to travel to colombia for olympic. Jan 29, 2020 diaz affirmed her spot as one of the countrys top athletes when she became the first filipina to bag a silver at 2016 summer olympics, ending the countrys 20year olympic medal drought. This is the countrys first breakthrough after mansueto onyok velasco got a silver medal in the light flyweight boxing competition during the atlanta olympics in 1996. She first started her professional career in weightlifting back in 2007 at the 24th southeast asian games held in nakhon ratchasima, thailand where she won a bronze medal at the 58kg weightlifting division. In an instagram post on tuesday, the 2016 rio olympics silver medalist said she did push through with her final olympic qualifying competition in. In preparation for all these tournaments, including the 2020 olympics, diaz is set to completely immerse herself in her extensive training in taiwan and japan. The philippines gets its first olympic medal in the 2016 rio olympics as hidilyn diaz scored 200kg at the womens 53kg category in weightlifting, bags silver. Filipino weightlifter hidilyn diaz wins silver in rio. Hidilyn diaz vents out her frustration over state of ph weighlifting. Kirstie alora, hidilyn diaz thrilled to expand pin collection.
Get the latest hidilyn diaz news, results and medals at the sochi 2016 from yahoo sports. Weightlifter hidilyn diaz, the first filipina ever to capture silver at the olympics, proved once again why shes one of the countrys top athletes, taking home a gold medal at the asian games yesterday in jakarta. Hidilyn francisco diaz is a filipino weightlifter and airwoman. She was a bronze medalist in the 2007 sea games in thailand and achieved 10th place at the 2006 asian games in the 53kilogram class. Last year, 41 pairs of shoes were donated and distributed to various provinces across the philippines. How mampang carried hidilyn diaz to olympic glory abs. Mvpsf ramps up support for hidilyn diaz, ph weightlifting. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Find highquality hidilyn diaz stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. For hidilyn diaz, the journey to an olympic medal started in a humble village in this city, where her cousins inspired the young girl to lift barbells fashioned out of pipes with concrete weights. Gold medalist hidilyn diaz of the philippines poses with her national flag after the.
May 10, 2019 diaz posted a video on facebook yesterday of herself tearfully rejecting any involvement in opposing the government. Please do not link somebody who is busy making sacrifices for everyone, for the philippines. Tokyo 2020 announces first bearers of the olympic torch relay in japan. If you think a video is in an inappropriate topic, report it to us. Aug 08, 2016 weightlifter hidilyn diaz won the first medal for the philippines in the rio olympics sunday to also become the first filipina to win an olympic medal. Hidilyn diaz nabs silver, first ph olympic medal in 20 years. Check the details about tokyo 2020 paralympic games tickets. Hidilyn diaz gets p2m sponsorship for 2020 olympics preparations. Zamboanga city is arranging a heros welcome for zamboanga citynative hidilyn diaz for winning a silver medal in the rio olympics. Hidilyn diaz wins 3 gold medals in weightlifting world cup. Filipino weightlifter hidilyn diaz takes the proper stance as she prepares to make a lift during the 2018 asian games in indonesia in this file photo. Hidilyn diaz makes history as a silver medalist for the philippines at the rio olympics.
May 22, 2018 rio olympics silver medalist hidilyn diaz of zamboanga shows top form in dominating weightliftings open division in the philippine national games. Hidilyn diaz is asking for too much money, says former psc chairman. Pinay athlete hidilyn diaz express frustrations over poor support received by athletes from government. Filipino olympic medalist hidilyn diaz asks for financial. Olympic weightlifter hidilyn diaz finally wins sea games gold. Colombia lockdown hampers hidilyn diazs bid for 2020 olympics. Klarisa juliana of indonesia placed third with 175. Aug 08, 2016 when hidilyn diaz lifted 200 kilograms of steel iron, she also lifted the spirits of her home country. Hidilyn diaz ended the countrys 20year dry spell in the olympics by snaring the silver medal in the 53kilogram class of the weightlifting competition at the riocentro pavilion 2 here. The silver medalist makes her much awaited return to the philippines to a warm reception. The number has turned out to be a lucky number for the philippines after weightlifter hidilyn diaz broke a 20year medal drought for the country after winning a silver medal in the rio olympics. That seems to be quite an oddity for someone who already owns an olympic silver medal and an asian games gold medal. Hidilyn diaz bio, stats, and results olympics at sports.
Hidilyn diaz born february 20, 1991 in zamboanga city, philippines is a filipino weightlifter. Jan 01, 2016 as a result, weightlifters from smaller countries may not receive as much attention. Hidilyn diaz is asking for too much money, says former psc. Filipino weightlifter hidilyn diaz wins silver in rio youtube. Filipina olympic star fears for life over duterte foe list. Rio silver medalist hidilyn diaz wants to win the firstever olympic gold for the philippines. Olympian hidilyn diaz to get heros welcome from ph air force. Manila, philippines hidilyn diaz boosted her bid to top the world rankings with 3 golds in the 2020 roma. Trademarks featured or referred to on this website are the property of their respective trademark holders and not sports reference llc or. What makes me different from other athletes is my attitude towards training. Boyfriend takes backseat as hidilyn diaz sets sights on olympic gold. Hidilyn not giving up dream to reach 20 tokyo olympics.
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