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April 4, 2024, 7:40 pmHidilyn Diaz, the trailblazing Filipina weightlifter, who clinched the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal, on Wednesday night bid goodbye to her Paris Olympics bid.
Emerging as one of the rising stars in Philippine weightlifting, Ando lifted a total of 228 kgs, edging out Diaz, who managed only 222 kgs, and dashing her hopes for a coveted spot in the Paris Olympics. Maude Charron, the Canadian champion who bagged the gold in the 64kg category in Tokyo 2021, and Kuo Hsing-Chun from Chinese Taipei, the victor in the 59kg category in Tokyo, remained strong contenders. Unfortunately, Diaz, who transitioned to a higher weight class from 55kg in Tokyo, failed to qualify.Overwhelmed with emotion, Diaz was reportedly in tears after her performance at the World Cup, as described by the International Weightlifting Federation on its official website.
Despite this setback, Diaz has not officially retired from the sport, but it’s undoubtedly a farewell to her Paris aspirations.
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