Hidilyn Diaz

Hidilyn Diaz is a Filipina weightlifting champion who won the country's first Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She recently walked the runway at the Bench Body of Work event to showcase her athletic physique and inspire women, while also advocating for climate action as an Olympian urging the IOC president to prioritize sustainability.

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Last updated at April 7, 2025.

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MVP revives Tour of Luzon cycling race to support Filipino athletes

Manny V. Pangilinan, known for his business empire in telecommunications, infrastructure, and media, has deep roots in Baguio City.
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Bench Body event showcases celebrities, sportswear

Over a hundred Bench Body celebrities and endorsers showcased their style and star power at the 'Body of Work' event held at SM Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, March 21.
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Hidilyn Diaz announces weightlifting as Palarong Pambansa demo sport

Philippine Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz announced that weightlifting will be a demonstration sport at the upcoming Palarong Pambansa from May 24 to June 2 in Ilocos Norte.
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Yulo back in training after Athlete of the Year award

Carlos Yulo, the Philippines' first double Olympic gold medalist, returned to training after receiving the Athlete of the Year award at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night on January 27.
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PSA honors Filipino athletes for record-breaking Olympics

The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) hosted its annual awards night on Monday, January 27, celebrating the country's best-ever Olympic performance.
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Carlos Yulo named PSA Athlete of the Year, IAM Worldwide brand ambassador

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, set to be honored as the Philippine Sportswriters Association's (PSA) 2024 Athlete of the Year for his achievements in the Paris Olympics, has been named a brand ambassador for IAM Worldwide Corporation's Amazing Choco Barley drink.
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MVP Group to be honored at SMC-PSA Awards Night for supporting Filipino athletes

The MVP Group of Companies will be honored at the upcoming San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on January 27 for its continuous support to Filipino athletes, highlighted by Carlos Yulo's historic two gold medals in the Paris Olympics.
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SMC-PSA honors Olympic, Paralympic athletes from Paris Games

The San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on January 27 at The Manila Hotel Grand Ballroom will honor Philippine Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the 2024 Paris Games, marking a century of Filipino participation in the Olympics.
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Hidilyn Diaz to be enshrined in PSA Hall of Fame

Weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz is set to be enshrined in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Hall of Fame on January 27, nearly four years after she won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and ended the country's near-century-long Olympic gold drought.
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Tolentino gets Executive of the Year for Olympic success

Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino will receive the Executive of the Year award at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night on January 27 for his leadership in Philippine sports during the Paris Games.
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