Hidilyn Diaz Champions Weightlifting's New Era at Palarong Pambansa 2025
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz heralds an exciting new chapter for weightlifting as it returns to Palarong Pambansa 2025 as a demonstration sport. Diaz has been actively involved in promoting the sport to young Filipinos, engaging with schools and communities to foster interest and participation.
Key Points
Weightlifting will be featured as a demonstration sport at Palarong Pambansa 2025.
Hidilyn Diaz, the first Olympic gold medalist from the Philippines, is leading the push to include weightlifting in the national youth games.
Diaz has been actively promoting the sport through meetings, orientations, and outreach to schools and communities.
The inclusion aims to introduce weightlifting to young Filipinos and inspire them with values of opportunity, discipline, and courage.
The initiative is supported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) under the leadership of Monico Puentevella.
