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Manila Bulletin devider Sports devider Diaz wants popular nutritionist on board

Diaz wants popular nutritionist on board

Published May 2, 2021 03:05 pm

Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz hopes to duplicate her feat, if not surpass, in the Rio Olympics back in 2016 when she aims for a second straight podium finish in the Tokyo Olympics this year in Japan.

For her to accomplish that, Diaz understands the importance of sports nutritionist Jeaneth Aro on her ‘HD Team’ during the competition.

“Malaking bagay para sa akin yung nutrition during the competition (It’s a big deal when it comes to my nutrition during the competition),” said the 30-year-old Diaz in an interview Sunday, May 2, with Manila Bulletin.

“Ang pinag-uusapan na natin dito is possibility of winning a medal. Bukod sa preparation physically and mentally, nutrition ang nakikita kong napaka-halaga din (We’re taking here the possibility of winning a medal. Aside from the physical and mental preparation, I see that nutrition part is also important).”

Aro, according to Diaz, started to join her team back in 2017, the year after she captured a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. Diaz’s team also has Chinese coach Kaiwen Gao, strength andcondition coach Julius Naranjo, and masseur Belen Bañas.

Aro was with Diaz in different international competitions, including the 2019 Southeast Asian Games the country hosted where she finally won a gold medal in the biennial meet and in the Roma World Cup in Italy last January 2020 where she won three gold medals.

As the nutritionist of Diaz, Aro prepares the diet program during the competitions, including the recovery drink, which is important for any elite athlete as it provides them with the right nutrients.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans to have the popular sports nutritionist did not materialize in last month’s Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The event also served as Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for the Asian region, and Diaz placed fourth to formalize her entry to the Tokyo Olympics – the fourth time she is joining the Games.

In that event, world record holder Liao Qiuyun ruled the 55kg women’s category, lifting 98kgs in snatch and 124kgs in clean and jerk for a total of 222kgs, while Diaz’s had 212kgs.

From there, Diaz said her ‘HD Team’ knows where to focus considering the total points of Liao, who is expected to take China’s slot in the Tokyo Olympics since only one lifter per country will be allowed to participate in the Games.

“This is my last three months to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics. No more excuses, or reasons to give up in training camp. I know I have to do more in my training, my coaches have to really push me harder,” said Diaz.

“For me to win a medal, or have a chance (at beating China), I need the best training… I need to have the mental focus,” added Diaz, who opted to resume her training in Malaysia before they travel to Japan in June – a month before the competitions.

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