Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo wins silver in return to competition

Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo has returned to competition, winning a silver medal at the National Weightlifting Championships in Dumaguete.

This marks Diaz-Naranjo's first event after a period of absence, where she competed against fellow Olympian Elreen Ando.

Elreen Ando secured the gold medal with a total lift of 220 kilograms, outperforming Diaz-Naranjo.

Diaz-Naranjo achieved a total lift of 202 kilograms, with Ando attributing her performance to her recent return to training.

Diaz-Naranjo recently announced her intention to compete in her final Olympic run, but noted that her participation depends on her family situation.

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