THE Philippine Air Force is once again proud of SSg Hidilyn F Diaz PAF who won the gold medal for the Women’s 55kg Category for Weightlifting during the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietman on May 20, 2022.
Olympic champ Hidilyn Diaz got her second gold medal win at the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Friday, May 20.
Diaz lifted a total of 206 kg at the women’s weightlifting 55 kg competition, thus earning another gold medal for Team Philippines. She said the feat set the milestone for her next goal, which is the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“My journey towards Paris (Olympics) starts here, so this SEA Games gold is very important for me,” she said.
“Napaka-meaningful nito (SEA Games). After winning the gold medal, bumalik pa din ako, nakapag-deliver ng gold medal for the Philippines. Masaya ako na nandito ako ulit ako sa SEA Games, na i-represent ang Pilipinas,” Diaz said. (Carl Angelo)