PH Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz: Years of preparation, whole lot of faith helped me win | ANC

Headstart: Years of preparation and a whole lot of faith. That's what the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz says helped her conquer the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition at the Tokyo games.
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[@jaimebelarmino4990]

Yan ang Olympian, may lakas, may talino at may puso para sa lahat ng mamayang Pilipino! Walang puot at vengeance sa puso at isipan kundi pagmamahal at katahimikan!

[@theredant88]

She speaks well and how true champions think , heart , soul, mind & body . Mabuhay !

[@julitotabalba4398]

Indeedd she is a great Filipino And I than God we have her!

[@ryanarguillo]

I'm impressed. She speaks with her heart and is really intelligent.

[@alextabanera6807]

That is why you won the first Phils gold medal in the Olympics because you have a good heart and forgive those

[@buenviajeph]

Karen trying to steer the interview towards politics but Hidilyn gives very 'wholesome' answers.

[@user-xy5hk7mj3w]

nag iingat lng sa pagsagot si hidilyn Kasi nasa gobyerno pa sya but in due time lalabas din lahat Ang mga sama ng loob nya,, Karen is okay Naman ginagawa lng nya Ang trabaho nya,..

[@Broomx2]

@Jhung Patula Hinahanapan ni Bong Go ng ng Sponsor? para ba yan sa 2024 Olympics?

[@ianreyes5809]

2019 po sya hnanapan nh sponsor kung d ako nagkakamali s nakaraang interview nya 2M bngay sknya n Dennis Uy thrue Sen.Bong Go.satisfied k n po b.o mamumulitika pa din po

[@user-xy5hk7mj3w]

@@ianreyes5809teka muna naalala ko lng,,, Isa ka ba sa nanginsulto Kay hidilyn nuong nanghingi sya ng tulong sa private sector?

[@boogiebok2902]

Soldier always a soldier.....

[@eugenemalonzo799]

Napakaganda ng sinabi ni Diaz na l choose to forgive the goverment sana sa lahat ng tao ganito mag isip

[@liamgekzua477]

Ksi pg di p nya pinatawad ang duterte admin bka hindi maibigay ang 10M o ang ibang incentives ..

[@user-xy5hk7mj3w]

bukod sa likas na mabait c hidilyn naging maingat lng sya sa pagsagot kc kailangan pero Kung matalas Ang isip ng makakarinig ng mga sagot ni hidilyn you could easily read between the lines, àyaw ni hidilyn ng problema kc. nadadamay pamilya nya...

[@juliajose1359]

HD chose to forgive. But she also said, Gusto nya n isang gobyernong Maka Diyos Maka tao at ipagtatanggol Ang WPS. Ang atin ay atin, Sabi nya

[@ramilraymundo6895]

Gusto talaga palabasin ni Karen sa mga manonood na walang suporta ang gobyerno kay Hidilyn, pero laging supalpal sa sagot. Halata talaga na pamumulitika lang, Salute Hidilyn!!

[@vladimir7924]

She is not only Gold Medalist she"s also very Smart salute to you our very own IRON LADY OR IRON WOMEN,WONDER WOMEN give it all to her.

[@tataymigztv4726]

Congratulations Hidilyn Diaz! 🥳🎉🇵🇭🥇 Thank you for representing our country with integrity and decency 😊❤️

[@mvitrstn8357]

I love her mentality. Like Catriona's. You don't entertain even a single negative thought of doubt. You just focus on the end goal

[@leticiachiok8057]

😍Love abounds and create positive vibes!💜💖♥️

[@melitaleighton]

True

[@OinkyPandyvlog]

Sana di puro politics issues ang tanong.. buti naLang CHamp Hidilyn really has a CHAMP mindset.. the way she answers all the “karen’s way” questions..

[@whengbernardo6659]

Malinis Kasi ang puso at isip ni hidilyn that is why she is a winner unlike Karen politically motivated yang taong Yan lagi

[@jasonclementcentro1870]

eh sino ba yung nag link sa kanya sa pulitika noong 2019? kaya nga nabanggit nya ulit yung matrix kahit di naman sya tinanong... kase masakit pa rin sa kanya yun yung paratang nila.. nakaka bahala yun... WALANG KWENTA GOBYERNO

[@jhordanmeneses6170]

@@jasonclementcentro1870 kawawa ka naman, di ka makamove on. Research ka muna kung ano ibig sabihin nung matrix bago ka magdadakdak. kung gusto mo bumida dun ka sa twitter nandun mga kalahi mo

[@BESSYWAPTV]

@@jasonclementcentro1870 hahaha di kana naka move on. Hahaha! Di ka naman si hidilyn haha

[@dongibap8670]

@@jasonclementcentro1870 huh? Ganyan tlga pag di nagrresearch. After nun matrix kuno about drugs, pagkabukas naglabas agad ng pahayag ung govt. Na mali ung nilalabas ng media,. Pero binalita ba? Hndi.

[@jo.r3287]

What a humble, modest, kind intelligent child you are, Hidilyn. God Bless you more and more. xoxo

[@pharmatrix14singer]

The more you hear Hidilyn speak, the more you will love her. Love her humility despite being an Olympic medalist.

[@HG-zm2dx]

With the exception of buying lottery tickets, rolling dice, and playing slot machines. Luck is NOT by chance. It’s a generous gift for those who OUTWORK their opponents. Congratulations Hidilyn.

[@thegagz]

as saying goes "luck is where opportunity meets preparation." Her hard work won her that medal.

[@HG-zm2dx]

@@thegagz Well spoken.

[@ismrph]

Nakakabilib, even you needed help naging considerate ka because of pandemic nag give way ka and thank you to all the people and private agencies who funded your training, without them this won’t be possible

[@kenshinart]

Daming trolls nagbash kay Hidilyn noon pero sabi niya, "I choose to forgive." Hidilyn really has the mind and heart of a CHAMPION.

[@weljocababan3569]

ingat kay karen hanap yn butas pra sa gobyerno!!

[@mhikeuy5279]

Isa n c baklang roque

[@hanjesse31]

Of course

[@hanjesse31]

Madami kasing mahina utak sa pinas. Talagang nakakaawa kaylangan talaga patawarin

[@HG-zm2dx]

Kindness and being humble is invincible.

[@kathrynbabasa585]

After the interview of Karen with Hidilyn I got to know that besides being a world weightlifting champion, she’s also got a real kind heart. No matter how Karen instigate her to be revengeful to those who have hurt her, she chose to have a forgiving heart to all those who have hurt her. She said that all those hurts/trials made her even stronger. More power to you our Champion!!!

[@gma904]

What was it that they did to disrespect her? I live over seas and have not heard.

[@juliajose1359]

@@gma904 HD was red tagged implicated in an oust Duterte plot. She feared for her life and that of her family.duterte said to her let bygones be bygones

[@denisragragio]

Siraulo lang.

[@jEtt.r3al]

Miss Karen is trying to make the interview political, buti nalang Hidilyn answered it with her heart and pure intentions.

[@albertsantos5008]

tama ka. nililigaw ni Karen Evil ang mga tanong para mapalabas niya na walang tinulong ang Goverment ng DU30. galawang dilawan talaga ito si Karen Evil.

[@vilmamagracia4196]

@@albertsantos5008 God bless with with kind words… vengeance is mine says the Lord….

[@denisragragio]

Her struggle was politicized. It needed to be asked. Red-tagged no less than by Malacañan. Bashed even by the head of PSC when she was asking for more support and you expect that part of her journey will not be asked?

[@jayred333]

Her faith, hard work, discipline, and focus on her craft made her the 'super Pinoy athlete' she is now. You deserve the Olympics gold medal, Hidilyn! May God continue to bless the work of your hands for His glory!

[@tampilhb]

My gosh, Karen, my gosh! OMG Hidilyn you are such a gentle, kind, humble yet very formidable lady! You are a true Philippines patriot- you do what you can really do for your country and give her the glory for such pride you give to your country. Unlike many filipinos, critics and detractors, just keep complaining and expecting too much from their government without asking themselves first what can they help for their govt and others.

[@jhingbangayan762]

She listened well sa mga coaches niya. She's a good listener❤️ and flexible😊 She had the best coaches❤️❤️❤️coach Gao of China and Januis of Malaysia and She worked so hard💕

[@kuyato136]

Inday Karen ihiwalay mo ang sports sa foreign policy ng pamahalaan huwag kang hangal

[@edisoncrisostomo7017]

Hidilyn diaz, the amazing and wonder woman of the tokyo 2020 olympic God bless her for her accomplishment for winning the gold medal. Not an easy task to tacle

[@lielyap3866]

I just can’t believe that the first Olympic gold medalist is a Zamboangueña by blood. Enhorabuena ñora Hidilyn!

[@aneshiadixon8762]

I don't speak the language but congratulations to Ms. Diaz. You have so much to be proud of enjoy this moment you have made history. Well done young woman well done. Love from Texas❤❤❤

[@crissy88rupintz57]

The spirit of a real champion speaks from the heart. So proud of you Hidilyn Diaz.

[@abellacanlale8060]

Ang galing ng sagot ni Ms Diaz, Kay davila na pinipilit siyang Magalit sa gobyernu.

[@tenztaeza3707]

Bravo Hidilyn, proud kami sa you at nasungkit mo ang gold medal sa Olympics. Napaka humble ka at balansiado from the heart ang mga sagot mo, walang sama ng loob sa mga nag bash at nag redtag sa iyo. I see you like an angel, deeply devoted and God gave you the grace, rewards and success you rightly deserved. Thank you Ms Karen and ANC for this interview and you asked intelligent questions. Sana naipalabas din ang video kung papaano sinagot ng Palasyo ang paliwanag sa issue ng pag redtag kay Hidilyn. Mabuhay ka Hidilyn and Ms. Karen Davila.

[@benbello7031]

Magaling ang atleta kahit anong tanong leading to blame the government of lack of support still diaz is well guided on how to handle it. Kaya Karen tigilan mo na ung obious questions mo

[@jhordanmeneses6170]

true halatang ung mga question ni karen naghihintay ng sisi sa government. so obvious, plastic na plastic tong si karen

[@NP-km6rm]

she's insisting it. parang chismosa lanhg

[@giedubai3027]

UTAK DILAW ,,,,,ASA KAPA,,,,PURO PANIRA....

[@veronicacruz2342]

MS. DAVILA YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE MEDIA-INTRIGANT ! SHAME ON YOU, YOU STARTED A CLASSIC SPORT INTERVIEW TOPIC, SLOWLY PULLING YOUR QUESTIONS TOWARDS INTRIGUES TOPICS. CHEAP.

[@user-xy5hk7mj3w]

Sana ikaw na lng nag interview para sumaya ka Naman..

[@rita5531]

Cheap talaga!!!

[@catherinel.toting5573]

Haha true, napansin ko din, lagi nya sinisingit ang government.

[@letreyes3638]

God bless you more... Mabuhay Hidilyn Diaz..... Goldie girl. 🥇 🏆

[@jedski5956]

The Art of War by Sun Tzu “All warfare is based on deception.” “Appear weak when you are strong, and appear strong when you are weak” “If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle” And many more

[@lisauelong9742]

Congratulations Miss Hidilyn Diaz you are an exemplary person with a heart of Gold and you deserve your victory and you are a Humble person ….all your trial and bumps in the road to Tokyo 2020 Olympic paid off big time …. Your Gold medal the first ever in the history of our country The Philippines 🇵🇭 god bless and your patriotic answers are sooo awesome you didn’t entertain negativity thrown at you with the interviewer you are sooo amazing 🤩 I love you positivity 🙏🏻❤️🇵🇭

[@georgearenojacildojr4746]

saludo sa saludo ako sayo Miss Hidilyn dahil Napaka smart at talino Mo tlaga.deserved mo tlaga ang lahat ng ganda ng Buhay

[@thomasmanning829]

Diaz, your excellent successful performance brought tears to this older American's eyes.

[@doctorjacksonville7092]

It's endearing that she dedicates every success to God. Speaks well of her humbling and devoted character.

[@ismrph]

Congratulations Hidilyn! You made a history.. Thank you for making us proud more for being Pinoy .. 🇵🇭 Mabuhay ka!!!

[@MartyTVStation]

Congrats Hidilyn Diaz "champions are not born they are made".

[@cristinaoloroso7067]

Karen sabi ni Hidilyn moving forward siya may peace of mind and she forgive.. hindi katulad mo napaka bitter mo pa din hindi pa din maka move on sa pagsasara ng network mo wala ka pa din peace of mind matanda ka na karen hanggang ngayon Hindi ka pa din Masaya! Thumbs down sayo karen isa kang intrigera at chismosa 😡

[@yeojtv2611]

Gusto nya kc sisihin ang gobyerno inuungkat yung dating issue 😂😂😂

[@smendetv1105]

I Hope this moment will unite the Filipino nation and fly high...God bless Hidlyn

[@jultolentino7515]

Inspiring words & wisdom GOD BLESS.ALHAMDULILLA

[@glorysales9522]

Talagang hinhintay ni Karen mgkamali ng sagot c Hidilyn about duterte ,pero matalinong sumagot c Hidilyn.. Congratulations Hidilyn we're so proud of you.

[@allexjavier2952]

Anti duterte kasi c Karen kaya gustong gusto niya na magsalita c Diaz dba. Peru matalino ang kausap niya kaya dismayado sya.

[@user-xy5hk7mj3w]

naging maingat lng sa pagsagot c hidilyn kc baka mapurnada Yung mga incentives na matatangap nya, and àyaw nya lng madamay Ang pamilya nya pero Kulang talaga suporta ng gobyerno isinama pa sa matrix, pag aralang mabuti Ang mga sagot ni hidilyn and you' could easily read between the lines...🇵🇭🇵🇭y🇵🇭

[@lynsobrevega7749]

@@user-xy5hk7mj3w ikwento mo sa pagong at barbero I'm pretty sure agree sila sa cnabi mo😂😂🤣🤪

[@hjon9119]

pansin ko din nga. matalinong sumagot si hidilyn alam nya ang takbo ng utak ni karen laos

[@albertmunar1893]

@@lynsobrevega7749 - hahahaha !!

[@desserietalavera9511]

pinoy pride! salute to yo hidilyn! 😍 salamat 🙏 yes kaya ng pinoy! ✊🇵🇭 God bless the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@user-xy5hk7mj3w]

grabe Ang determination ni hidilyn sa sarili, Ang pagmamahal nya sa pamilya at sa bayan, Ang malasakit nya sa kapwa atleta then nakaranas pa ng Hindi maganda sa mga taong insensitive,, congrats hidilyn...

[@ivanmand123]

35:00 mabait ang Chinese coach, hindi niya ishinare sa China. Kahit papaano, may ethics pa rin siya. Respect!

[@chitorecamadas2211]

Very smart lady with a lot of positivity....

[@arthurbagcat6504]

Mabuhay ka Ms. Hidilyn Diaz. So proud of your success. Very down to earth despite her hardship and struggle before tokyo olympic. You are an amazing athlete. Living hero for the Pilipinos. God bless you more Ms Diaz. Continue to be humble im sure God will always be with you in your journey. Mabuhi ka at ang lahat ng atletan Pilipino.

[@speccollector9740]

Does anyone realize the Absolute MONSTER this lady defeated for the Gold?

[@juliajose1359]

it's China. Hoping it's a sign that like David, we can change the leviathan dark matter in the govt with honest competent servant leaders

[@496bot]

Well done Ms. Diaz..galing ng mga sagot ..CONGRATULATIONS!

[@gracebatiller3206]

Napaiyak ako sa mga sinabi ni ms haidilyn.. ❤️🙏..she is amazing as a person..congrattulation ms haidilyn..thank you for giving Philippines Gold ..you make us Proud as Filipinos ..and God Bless to all Phil.Olympic player... 🙏🙏🙏

[@joemagbanua8680]

A symbol of hope for many Filipinos to change and become more positive about life.

[@romeovillafranca6431]

The whole nation is very proud of Hydelin for the country's first gold. She truly deserves the Olympic gold medal for her athletic prowess and determination; and the gold in her heart for forgiving. She'll surely inspire our athletes and our "kababayans" who are in pursuit of their dreams. And may she be a model for those who still harbor hatred and vengeance in their heart - so they could move on and achieve what Hydelin has done.

[@joselitonual4008]

Hidilyn, congratulation... your such an inspiration to Philippines sport and to inspiring athletes. You have a positive outlook, professional answer responses to interviews question, beautiful in and out, god loving lady and a very good kids of your mom and dad and to your siblings.... that’s why dear LORD care and love you. God bless you and I say it I’M PROUD WHAT YOU DID TO OUR COUNTRY PHILIPPINES. Congratulation again and god bless you and your family. MABUHAY PILIPINAS & MISS HIDILYN DIAZ.

[@hjon9119]

Pinipilit talaga ni karen na palabasin na may pagkukulang ang PRRD administration pero sorry hindi umubra kay Hidilyn.

[@yeojtv2611]

D nya yta alam na commander in chief ni hydilyn si duterte 😂😂😂

[@applegao-ay5708]

Kng matalino kng manonood maiintindihan mo mga sagot ni Hidilyn.Bakit itatanong sa kanya mga yon kng wala? Isa pa malalamn ba ng mga manonood Ang saloobin nya kng d yon itatanong sa kanya?dahl nga sa tanong ni Karen malalamn natin na maganda Ang saloobin ni Hidilyn.viewers from China

[@hjon9119]

@@applegao-ay5708 oo matalino ako kaya nga sobrang pansin ko ang katangahan ni karen haha

[@antoniotalucod2226]

Grabe ka idol hidilyn pinaluha mo ako sa interview ni mis karen, mabuhay ka golden girl.

[@missredpo2258]

Sana Miss Karen wag mo pasamain loob ng tao sa gov. The way of your questioning always government attack .. we all know na may pagkukulang gov. Sa athletes pero this time magsaya na lang wala na ganyan tanong na binitawan chuchu.. buti pa si Hidilyn magaling sumagot hindi patol sa style mo

[@cecilsantos6016]

Congratulations Ms.Hdilyn Dias, always humble un Zamboangueña.❤

[@teresitatagasa2634]

Congratulations Hidilyn ipinagmamalaki ka namin ikaw ang kauna unahang pilipino na nakakuha ng gintong medalya sa world olympic. Manuhay ka! Godbless

[@lainallanes6518]

Congratulations hidilyn kababayan ko taga mampang dn ako... sooooo proud of you hidilyn💖💖💖

[@wengrosagaron8415]

your journey is truly amazing and inspiring to us. thank you for choosing to be positive and never giving up on your dreams! you truly deserve the gold medal! i pray you will continue to achieve more success while you help others. big congrats, champ! 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@engraciabuan324]

Thank you Hidilyn for bringing back the pride of the Filipinos.

[@ofwngcanada4215]

Ay nqo Karen tigilan mo Yang kagagohan mo ,wag mong igaya c hidilyn sa otak mong pakialamira at chismosa

[@Kapoordoytv]

Smart athletes,,,, smart answer ,,, maam gold medalist,,, we are so proud of you ma'am hidilyn Diaz,,, God bless,,,

[@arielkalayabinion8743]

Mapang ungkat ka kasi ma'am Karen ayaw mo manahimik para kang langaw

[@julitotabalba4398]

Great lady Daghan salamat Hidilyn Personally you are an inspiration. I pray for you.

[@hublekid2000]

Bravo Hidilyn, Huwag mo na isipin yung mga negative na nangyari, isipin ano ka ngayon at ano ang gusto mo sa future through POSITIVE Thinking. Galing mo rin sumagot sa mga dig question ni Karen. God Bless sa iyo.

[@andrewcharles7873]

Hidilyn, we as Malaysians are so proud of your achievement on winning the Gold medal at the Olympics!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 You are and inspiration to all Malaysians and also to your country the Philippines. It shows that even training in a remote part of Malaysia, you can achieve the greatest triumph in sports, that is winning the Olympic gold.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 And your success will spur not only your country aspiring sportsman and sportswoman but also to those in Malaysia too. You are a wonderful human being and a humble person, even though you have won the ultimate prize in sports. Your story is so inspiring to everyone not only in South East Asia, but also the world. We Malaysians love you and hope that you will come back to Malaysia to show your Gold medal. All the best and God Bless you. Love, from Malaysia. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@aces1817]

Very admirable and positive ng mindset ni Hidilyn, kahit na medyo nag ka misunderstanding along the way, imbes na mag tanim ng sama ng loob, ginawa niya iyong way for everyone to see that it is all for a good reason and for the pride of our country. Unselfish move. Congratulations!🎉

[@mariacristinamaganda-macas9301]

Congratulations ❤ Ms. Hidilyn Thank you at nagpakatotoo ka sa mga sagot mo kay Ms. Karen Davila. And thank you Ms Karen Davilla for this beautiful interview. .

[@tonysantos2939]

Good observation po, Ms. KD indeed able to observe sensitivity, tactfully and yet conservative in all her questions. Likewise, HD was honest and candid to answer all we want to know. A very decent and chill interview, so congratulations to both!!

[@beemeotv3866]

Like a devil trying to set someone's mind and heart into hatred and revenge. Good thing our very first olympic gold medalist has a very good and positive heart.

[@jomsnarvaez1114]

I agree!

[@roldtrip3473]

Napaka devil talaga ni KD hahaha

[@wicktrix5747]

Naalala ko tuloy noong si Jesus Christ ay tinutukso ni Satanas.

[@blatfink214]

Agree. This is why she won gold, she has a champion’s mind and heart, full of positivity and sportsmanship

[@OFWFreedomLand]

Nagkamali ng interview SI karen! di yan kagaya ni Pakyaw ang utak.... She is in active service as airwoman who undergo training na tinanggal ung civilian mentality kaya ganun si Hidilyn sumagot sa mga tanong mo. #CONGRATULATION TEAM HD #GODBLESSPHILIPPINES #ISDU30BBM2022

[@ofeliajabonete5882]

Congratulations Hidilyn Diaz God bless you more and more!

[@barnabasakilit8178]

Hidilyn has a pure heart. She perfectly ouysmarted karen's style of questioning and her motives in asking such questions intended to put the gov't in bad taste. Pa ulit ulit ang alleged mental breakdown maski hidilyn denied everything! Hahaha.

[@DatuinChannel]

Filipinos are proud of you. Congratulations!

[@gerardovictorcieutat9372]

Te Amo Hidilyn Diaz desde Argentina

[@jongamali3398]

Iba talaga ang atletang matalino!she is also articulate.

[@georgeespinosa4345]

TO GOD BE THE GLORY ! ! ! HIDILYN DIAZ

[@georgearenojacildojr4746]

sports is all about mental Game. ito ang tunay na hero in sports, deserve ka tlaga sa lahay ng price and reward sa sacrifice Mo Miss Hidilyn, saludo and proud tlaga ako sayo

[@Thrivinglife3835]

Not only in Sport, in life.

[@arjunviolan5517]

Gatungera queen,buti nlng napaka profesional sumagot ni hidilyn,congrats hidilyn.mabuhay ka !

[@georgearenojacildojr4746]

97 years saka tYo nagka gold, grabe super proud ako sayo Hidilyn, Proud na prpoud ako sobra

[@tomasabelisario1559]

There's humility in your heart .I salute you!! I'm very happy that your faith to Mama Mary is very strong..God bless!

[@donquixote1578]

a modern Filipino woman with substance!

[@romanq5605]

Congratulations !! HIDILIN is an exceptional athlete and human being !! Filipino people are one of the mentally and physically strongest people in the world. The West Philippine Sea is Yours !! Congratulations and ❤️ from Poland.

[@jocelyndaoana79]

Hidilyn Diaz, Your The Great! Proud Of The Philippines. God Bless You More❤🙏

[@lzalab2286]

Hearing the answers of Hidilyn I know the govt helped her to a certain degree but she has to request it herself or assert her needs, this a teaching moment for the Olympic committee of the Philippines that we have to come up with a certain team for each sports to overlook their needs right away , Hindi yung mag request pa ang Athlete ng Pera or upgrade ng training materials na Dapat sana mag focus na lang sya Sa training and that the other aspects of the preparations will be taken care of . Kasi it takes a village to raise a winner or an Olympic like her . At wag na kayo Ma trigger kay Ateng Karen if she is playing devil’s advocate in asking those questions , you know the truth always prevails and as you can see Hidilyn has a very kind and sincere heart .

[@jgmc04j88]

itong si Davila..kung mag question,di maka move on kay PRRD.Let the issue die in a natural death!puede?

[@stavarger9917]

Pag bokya si Prrd gusto niyo kalimutan pero kung nakalamang pinagpi pyestahan niyo din kahit puro sablay 😛

[@GEORGINA1013]

@@stavarger9917 true.

[@evi7039]

Pero kung hindi nanalo si Hidilyn segurado tinawanan lang sya ng mga nasa Malacanang .

[@randolfodoniomercado6760]

@@evi7039 Hindi ugali ng taga Malacañang yan,sa mga basurang dilawan na ugali yan.

[@HG-zm2dx]

There’s a saying; Gold for perseverance (Hidilyn). Fools gold for the arrogant (accusers).

[@ma.dorothyarlenecipriano1533]

With your strong Determination and Powerful Faith, you have clinch victory. Mabuhay ! ❤

[@HG-zm2dx]

@@ma.dorothyarlenecipriano1533 Well said.

[@ftft7741]

@7

[@myesla101]

I wonder if those people who bashed her before (or those responsible for red tagging her name) would apologize even on their personal social media posts. She didn't demand for apology, nor ask the Filipinos to stop being toxic online--to anyone, but she chose to forgive them anyway. She simply chose to be the change we all want to see in the country. Such a classy-golden-character act! Congratulations, Ma'am Olympian! Your story, despite the many discouragement and attacks of the Filipinos, deserves to be retold for the future generations and be in the books. Hats off!

[@georgearenojacildojr4746]

itp ang tunay na nakaka proud tlaga dahil 97 years, Hindi basta basta ang bagay Na ito

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

Congratulations from NZ awesome effort 🤩❤💯

[@arnoldevangelista8026]

We are so excited and proud of you Ms. Hidilyn Diaz, welcome back sa Pilipinas. Thank you for the Honour you've given our Country the Philippines! God ALMIGHTY CREATOR BLESS YOU ALWAYS!

[@pal200105]

Proud Zamboangueño here. Enhorabuena Hidilyn!!!

[@laikho6139]

Tama c hidilyn na Hindi lahat alam ng tao ang pangangailangan ng isang athletes unless you we’re one in the same category..me myself as athletes I understand the needs of hidilyn and the teams..mahirap maging isang manlalaro kc when I was studying 4 am palang ginigising n kami para mag jogging after jogging kakain ng bfast and then training na s oval (runner ako long distance event 1500 and 3000 distance)..as athletes self discipline ang pinakaimportante dahil kung wala ka nun Hindi ka mag improve..so thank you for the sponsors and congratulations hidilyn..❤️❤️..very professional Ms hidilyn sumagot..

[@joaquininfante721]

Congratulations Hidilyn! You have proven to Filipinos that we can overcome all trials and challenges if you put our heart and mind to our goals and of course if we always have God in our daily lives. And good job Karen Davila for a very informative and touching interview.

[@smashit5446]

I think why Hidilyn won this tourney because she is not the only one lifting, millions of Filipino watching around the globe starting to help her lift by means of tons of powerful prayers pouring in her body including myself - and God answers us with the GOLD !

[@lvc5400]

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off of you.” - Maya Angelou

[@pasmedia6851]

haha tawang tawa ako kay karen d nakaporma sa kanyang mga tanong.. great job hidilyn.. nakaka proud ka talaga.. salamat sayo

[@mariapazapole5512]

What a true champion. Rhat is confidence.

[@fj731]

Congrats, Hidilyn! Congrats Pilipinas! 💯

[@rebeccapuertollano4649]

Kind hearted your'e such a champion..keep it up! God speed