Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is now engaged to boyfriend and coach Julius Naranjo. Hidilyn Diaz (right) and Julius Naranjo (Julius Naranjo's Instagram account) Diaz announced their engagement on social medial Saturday, Oct. 16. "It's YES! It was a magical moment with @imjulius," wrote Diaz on...
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz (center) and now head coach Julius Naranjo (second from left) are treated to a sumptuous despedida and good luck dinner by Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (right) and Tagaytay City Mayor Dr. Agnes Tolentino...
Despite mobility restrictions and other limitations due to the ongoing health situation in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed hope that student-athletes will remain inspired and motivated. Filipino Olympians share their experiences to learners in a virtual sportscon...
Jake Ejercito and daughter Ellie Actor Jake Ejercito has recently shared another "JEllie Convos." On Facebook, Jake uploaded the conversation he had with his daughter, Ellie. In there, Andi Eigenmann's eldest child excitedly shared the anticipation of seeing Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Francisco,...
Guess who won? We just witnessed the cutest online race at home—at Vicki Belo's house, actually. Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz dropped by their house and Scarlet challenged her to a sprint. Hidilyn Diaz confirmed that she's a fan of Scarlet Snow Belo The little girl posted a photo with...
Photo from Chooks-to-Go Members of the Philippine Air Force including Tokyo Olympics medalists Hidilyn Diaz and Eumir Marcial teamed up with Chooks-to-Go in setting up a community pantry in Bagumbayan, Quezon City. The men in uniform distributed dressed chicken and packed meals Tuesday to the...
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development on Tuesday, Sept. 21 approved a substitute measure that would establish the "Order of National Athlete" award, and would grant "sports heroes" lifetime incentives. Weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) The still unnumbered...
Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and fellow Olympian Elreen Ann Ando are expected to compete in the World Weightlifting Championship set this December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) president Monico Puentevella said the two Olympians...
After competing in the Tokyo Olympics as a continental qualifier, Filipino weightlifter Elreen Ann Ando hopes to earn a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics as one of the best athletes in the field. Ando can now join different international competitions to collect precious Olympic points following her...
A renowned sports psychologist reminded the public, especially athletes, to be mindful of the smallest things to improve one's mental health and focus. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) No less than Dr. Karen Trinidad, the sports psychologist of Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, did the same method in helping...
Weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz insisted that retirement isn't part of her plans just yet following a historic gold medal win in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last July. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) Diaz, the first Filipino athlete to capture gold in the quadrennial meet, responded to critics saying that she might...
Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero of 1Pacman Partylist (center) poses with Tokyo Games heroes (from left) Eumir Marcial, Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam. The rewards – monetary or in kind – came in great abundance for weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz and three other Tokyo Games heroes, but...
