Hidilyn Diaz has put the Philippines on the spotlight, with international sites highlighting her momentous win.
Even Glamour magazine posted her emotional win on their Instagram account, "We’re not crying, you’re crying. ? Congratulations to @hidilyndiaz for winning the Philippines’ first ever Olympic gold medal in any sport!"
And not only is Hidilyn in their Instagram account, she's also part of the list in Glamour's online article, "Olympics 2021: 15 must-watch sports and athletes." They also posted a link to the video of this memorable event with the caption, "On July 26, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz secured the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal. Ever."
It was a special day for Filipinos all over the world, indeed!