Hidilyn Diaz, Elreen Ando hope to lift PH to more golds in Asian Games

Hidilyn Diaz looks to replicate her golden feat in the previous Asian Games, while Elreen Ado eyes her first medal in the continental showpiece

MANILA, Philippines – Hidilyn Diaz and her fellow weightlifters carry the hopes for additional gold medals in the Asian Games as the Philippines hunts for more afterThe Philippines’ first and only Olympic champion, Diaz sees action on Monday, October 2, at 3 pm in the women’s 59kg division, seeking to replicate her golden feat in the 2018 edition in Jakarta, Indonesia.

This time, though, Diaz competes in the heavier 59kg category and against fearsome foes led by reigning world champion Luo Shifang of China.World Weightlifting Championships Included in the Asian Games field are world championship silver medalist Kamila Konotop of Ukraine and world record holder Kuo Hsing-chun of Chinese Taipei.

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