LAOAG CITY — Following the footsteps of her aunt Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medalist, Matthew showed his potential at the Palarong Pambansa weightlifting here.
LAOAG CITY — Following the footsteps of her aunt Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medalist, Matthew showed his potential at the Palarong Pambansa weightlifting here. In the reintroduction of weightlifting as a demonstration sport in Palaro, Matthew clinched the first gold medal as he ruled the secondary boys 48-kilogram class at the Laoag Central Elementary School. 'I'm really happy.
An incoming Grade 9 student at the Jalajala National High School and representing Calabarzon , Matthew, who hoisted 73 kg in snatch, and 93 kg in clean and jerk for the championship, talked about the struggle of being a nephew of one of the greatest Filipino athletes in Hidilyn. 'It feels embarrassing if I don't win a medal, especially since I carry the same last name as someone well-known ,' said Matthew.
Follows Footsteps Of Olympian Aunt Hidilyn
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