Philippines just won its first Gold medal in the Olympics

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danytyrion on July 26th, 2021 at 14:26 UTC »

More details: It’s the country’s first EVER Gold. Hidilyn Diaz recently called out the Philippine government because of its lack of funding for the aspiring Olympians and athletes in general. She did this on her own. If our state grabs credit for it, don’t believe it. She won because she made it possible. Filipino athletes are world class of given the same opportunities. Mabuhay ka, Hidilyn! Thank you for this honor.

Edit: Hidilyn even asked for sponsorship from private companies in her instagram because the Philippine government couldn’t financially support her and the other athletes we’d send in the Olympics. Because of calling out our government, she was tagged as a communist (terrorist). She’s not the first one to do so and she won’t be the last. HER success gives hope to Filipino athletes that they also can. Hopefully, it will convince our government to financially support our athletes.

This is a huge success for us. Thank you for celebrating it with 110 million Filipinos all around the world!

Edit 2: Sources: 'Hirap na hirap na ako': Hidilyn Diaz asks for financial help for Olympic bid

Hidilyn Diaz warns of social media perils as athletes speak out

Edit 3: Thank you all for the awards and thank you for celebrating Hidilyn's victory with us! Hope other smaller countries bag medals, too!

Afferbeck_ on July 26th, 2021 at 15:25 UTC »

Video of her winning lift here

It was incredible to watch live, she couldn't believe she actually pulled it off. China had won the previous 3 weight classes in a row so far, Diaz' competitor Liao Qiuyun made all six of her attempts but the Chinese team didn't count on Hidilyn being able to make this for the win.

stupidrobots on July 26th, 2021 at 15:47 UTC »

Imagine being this person. The Philipines have been competing in the Olympics for decades A FUCKING CENTURY, never once won a gold medal. Then you, after training your entire life, become the first person to EVER do it I cannot fathom the pride this person must feel and I'm getting major secondhand happiness here.