Even before campaigning in the World Championships in Colombia where she completed a gold medal collection not many elite athletes can even talk about having, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo was already
The Philippines’ only Olympics gold medal winner got a bonus there when she saw her potential Paris competition up close and personal.
“I need to be more focused while training to meet 59 kg. Rest is likewise crucial to prevent injuries. I will also work on my diet. I see muscle-building as an advantage with more protein intake compared to dropping my weight,’’ said Diaz-Naranjo. She’s currently working out daily in Jalajala, Rizal, where Team HD has been renting a venue that also doubles as a training ground for at least 20 kids and some members of the national squad.
“We saw how other athletes improved while training in that camp, so why not give it a try? In fact, we’ve already bought some of the equipment from the US so we can use them here,’’ said Diaz-Naranjo.
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