Hidilyn Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19.

Diaz announced her positive result via an Instagram Story on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

She urged the public to stay safe, strengthen their health, and follow health protocols.

Diaz, who received her COVID-19 booster shot on January 4, encouraged vaccination and boosting.

The weightlifter is preparing for a potential fifth Olympic appearance in Paris 2024 and is expected to compete in the Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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