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Hidilyn Diaz's Olympic gold journey covered in new short
Filipina weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo remains committed to competing internationally, aiming for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand this December.
She will participate in the women's 58-kilogram category at the regional meet.
Diaz-Naranjo is motivated by her desire to represent the Philippines and inspire young Filipinos, a mission now highlighted in a new short film titled "Lifting Makes Me Lift Others".
The short film chronicles her Olympic journey, the challenges that followed, and her struggle with missing the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
She is actively balancing her rigorous training for the SEA Games with her roles as a coach for Batang Pinoy, a motivational speaker, and her involvement in grassroots sports development.
The film showcases her Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Academy facility in Jala Jala, Rizal, her training with coach and husband Julius Naranjo, and candid moments with young athletes.
Diaz-Naranjo has a decorated past in the SEA Games, having secured two gold medals in the 55-kilogram class and two silver medals in the 58-kilogram class.
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