FILE– Phillippines’ Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
MANILA, Philippines—The nation’s solely Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo rallied for assist for the Crew Philippines within the Paris Summer season Video games.
In an Instagram submit on Friday, Diaz-Naranjo confirmed her assist for the Philippines delegation, which continues to be searching for its first medal within the Paris Olympics.
Diaz-Naranjo mentioned her compatriots in Paris will “present the world what Filipinos are fabricated from.”
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“Let’s give our all-out assist to our Filipino Champions! Representing our nation within the world area is already an enormous achievement, having gone via a collection of rigorous {qualifications},” wrote Diaz.
“It means the world to me and can at all times maintain a particular place in my life, as our historic gold in weightlifting in Tokyo was impressed by the athletes who got here earlier than me. I’m extremely pleased with my fellow athletes and Champions. They’ll present the world what Filipinos are fabricated from. You all received this!”
As of writing, Crew Philippines has but to notch a assured medal however loads of athletes are nonetheless in rivalry.
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Boxing bets Aira Villegas, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam are nonetheless within the hunt for medals in their very own respective divisions.
Diaz-Naranjo’s fellow weightlifters have additionally but to compete with the ensemble of Elreen Ando, John Ceniza and Vanessa Sarno.
The Philippines’ athletics bets are additionally on the wings ready for motion alongside high pole vaulter EJ Obiena.
Observe Inquirer Sports activities’ particular protection of the Paris Olympics 2024.
