MAGRERETIRO na si Tokyo Olympics weightlifting gold medallist Hidilyn Diaz pagkatapos ng 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sa isang emosyonal na social media post, inihayag ng bagong kasal na si Hidilyn ang kanyang pamamaalam sa isport na nagbigay ng historic first Olympics gold sa Pilipinas.
“Dear Weightlifting, We are officially 2 years to go before I step onto the platform at the #2024parisolympics. I am manifesting this dahil ito ang gusto ko at ito ang nagpapasaya sa akin. It is my choice to go for my #LastLift and #TeamHD will be with me throughout the whole process,” panimula niya.
“I am claiming this, for the love of God and our country. These hands are a reminder that despite all I have accomplished, I am still working my hardest for our Country. I am putting aside my honeymoon, and most things that make me happy because even though I don’t need to prove anything, gusto ko pa gawin ang lahat ko para sa Weightlifting at para sa Pilipinas.”
Ginunita rin ng tubong Zamboanga City na si Hidilyn ang kanyang unang medalya mula sa kada apat na taong palaro.
“Today also marks 6 years since I won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio @olympics. I can still remember how magical that day was, how God surprised me with a Silver medal when I was just aiming for a Bronze , it was one of the proudest moments of my life. But I am determined to do more for our country. Sincerely, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo.” (ANN ENCARNACION)
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