Hidilyn Diaz

Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo is a Filipino weightlifter who won the country's first Olympic gold medal in 2020. She continues to inspire young athletes and has participated in significant events like the Philippine National Youth Games, emphasizing her role as a sports icon in the Philippines.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

Recent stories about Hidilyn Diaz

Marcos Jr. opens PSC track ovals free to public

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday that the Philippine Sports Commission would open its track and field ovals in Pasig, Manila, and Baguio to the public free of charge.
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Marcos recognizes PNP chief as boxing champ in SONA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted boxing heroes and included Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III in his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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Marcos stresses sports in nation-building, launches new PSC program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of sports in nation-building during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28.
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PSC Chair Gregorio takes oath, pledges to boost Philippine sports

Incoming Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair John Patrick "Pato" Gregorio took his oath of office at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday.
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Hidilyn Diaz secures silver at National Weightlifting Championships

Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo returned to competition at the National Weightlifting Championships in Dumaguete.
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Philippine Weightlifting Optimistic for 2028 Olympics

Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella expressed optimism about the Philippines' performance at the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following recent successes in weightlifting.
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Philippine weightlifting debuts with Matthew Diaz's gold

Philippine weightlifting made its debut as a demonstration sport at the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte, with Matthew Diaz claiming the first gold medal on Monday.
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Marcos Jr., Diaz attend Palarong Pambansa opening in Laoag

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, attended the opening ceremony of the 65th Palarong Pambansa on Saturday at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Laoag City.
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General Santos hosts Batang Pinoy from Oct 25-30

General Santos City will host the Philippine National Youth Games, or Batang Pinoy, from October 25 to 30 this year.
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Filipina IOC official Cojuangco-Jaworski appointed Brisbane 2032 Olympic chair

Filipina sports official Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia.
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