The Philippines welcomes home nation’s first Olympic gold medallist, Hidilyn Diaz

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The Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medallist Hidilyn Diaz received a hero's welcome upon her arrival in the capital Manila on July 28, 2021. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated Diaz during a video chat, saying the nation is “extremely proud”.
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[@tenten0376]

She didn't only bring recognition to herself, she also helped all the other struggling athletes of the country to get the help that they deserve. Congratulations Ms Diaz, and thank you for your persistence and determination!

[@Xhin229]

Definitely! Now, people are also giving attention to our only possible winter olympics representative. Michael Martinez has been training outside the country for years and his family had to fund almost everything with his training and needs. Hopefully, he'll get sponsors this time for the next olympics.

[@lucioledivine8554]

Well said. I agree

[@reothomas7624]

She won't see this why do you congratulate here

[@Jimmybarth]

She didn't recognition to herself because you can't see her face

[@apolakigamingandmore6376]

@@reothomas7624 What a D*mbass... 🤦‍♂️

[@comradeleppi2000]

I am not even from Philippines but I am feeling proud of her and I am on verge of crying.. She is really cool. Now she would be national crush there.

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you. Her boyfriend is her motivational coach who is part of the team. The guy used to be a weightlifter athlete.

[@dewiristanti216]

Same ....

[@plusrien12]

I cried T_T not even a filipina.

[@comradeleppi2000]

@@ronnienestor wow.. Great. Best boyfriend. Behind every successful woman there is a man.

[@mikejason716]

Same here .... her achievement will be in the history book of Philippines and never will be erased

[@gyz3r_273]

She’s made history not only for Philippines but for young girls too!

[@CarmTzy]

Xiao

[@abhinavbharadwaj13]

She's 30

[@Maria-ed3jo]

@@abhinavbharadwaj13 And? she’s an inspiration for young girls because they can see way they can become, successful women.

[@id10cyy]

Not just young girls but all women

[@gyz3r_273]

@@id10cyy yes true!

[@nviscalling8948]

indeed it takes a village to raise an olympic Gold medalist... but in our case, it took the whole South East Asia. Thank you ASEAN Family esp to Malaysia 😍

[@celestialx8]

She have to hand over gold medal to Malaysia not philpines

[@michaelvalmo]

@@celestialx8 and why? she only stayed inmalaysia because of covid 19 restrictions in malaysia and in the philippines. She got stranded. Plus his coach deemed it to train in malaysia so she can focus and her coach is a malaysian.

[@dreelvideos521]

@@celestialx8 she's in Malaysia for her training😁

[@brightwinismylife3952]

I'm a Malaysian and I want to make it clear that she is a proud Philipina by blood and nationality. She trained hard and thankfully her efforts paid off, it's just happen that we gave her a little help in her journey. I believe she was destined to win the Olympics whether she trained in Malaysia or not. So congrats Philipines

[@michaelvalmo]

@@brightwinismylife3952 Thanks. But this guys seems tp be just trolling.

[@tedaspane1493]

I'm really happy for her. Every time an Olympic winner comes out from a developing country, I'll always cheer for him/her. The more the merrier.

[@comradeleppi2000]

True

[@valenesco45]

I wouldn't call the Philippines "a developing country". Where's development when you're run by dictatorship.

[@pmhernane3903]

@@valenesco45 you are a living proof that toxicity is everywhere. Get your facts, Philippines is indeed has a fast growing economy despite of pandemic thus it is "developing".

[@nviscalling8948]

@@valenesco45 what dictatorship? 😅 have u been reading too many tweets from snowflakes ?

[@evelynfarfellwooosh1219]

@@valenesco45 You’re underestimating the meaning of dictatorship.

[@sorasarielcl]

Her first gold medal is gonna be a motivation for many future athletes in the Philipines

[@jodzdayrit3175]

35 milliion Condo Unli rice Unli lipad 😂

[@ghettodemic4294]

And also for more government support because they barely get any.

[@kobeemalay2530]

@@jodzdayrit3175 unli lomi and batchoy

[@momokiss1989]

Lol

[@itzsachielytgaminggirl4443]

Kung sana lang may support ng government at may training facilities, equipments at trainers, baka sasali ako HAHAHAHA

[@rachelciel3330]

When I heard Philippines won their first gold medal from my little sister, I automatically said "Praise the Lord". I'm so happy for them! I even listened to my sister as she narrated how this hero came to be with her humble background and minimum support. Greetings from Indonesia, your neighbour, and sister-country. Binabati kita~

[@xyz-vl8ri]

❤️❤️❤️🙌

[@vistaverdetagaytay6808]

Praise Malaysia for giving her the resources to train and win the medal!

[@azam7767]

I can't hold my tears😢 She didn't have privileges like what other people may have. But it didn't stop her to work hard. She really deserves the gold!! Congrats Philippines! Love from Japan🇯🇵❤

[@johnvandelay5159]

Congrats to her for making me cry, lol, and congrats to Japan for an amazing Olympics. From a sports loving Aussie.

[@RayMak]

A true national hero

[@user-jf7dd1eo3b]

Bruh 32 second ago

[@kellforcer1237]

HAHAH My goodness your here 🤯

[@senpaijamz9796]

The Legend is here

[@gabrieljomarig.1639]

And ofcourse you're here

[@LYRICALLY_10]

You're everywhere

[@flagel552]

dang, she was an air force sergeant?? thats so cool

[@landorsavage]

Yes, she's a full-time Air Force officer, whilst Manny is a reservist.

[@verasamantha6954]

Hidilyn Diaz was recruited into the Philippine Air Force (PAF) through the military arm's Direct Enlistment Program in 2013. She was initially assigned to the Air Force Special Service Group. She was also given an Air Force Specialty Code skill in recreation in weightlifting. In 2014, she was given a promotion from the rank of Airwoman to Airwoman Second Class. Diaz was also a recipient of a Military Merit Medal for organizing PAF events and a Presidential Citation Unit Badge. When Diaz was training for her stint at the 2016 Summer Olympics, she was assigned to PAF Personnel Management Center on a temporary basis. For her achievement at the Olympics, she was given a promotion by the PAF. The extent of the promotion was initially not disclosed but it was later reported that Diaz was promoted to the rank of Airwoman First Class. Diaz was consecutively promoted to the rank of Sergeant after the 2018 Asian Games. On July 27, 2021, following Diaz's success in competing for the Gold Medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Lt. Gen. Allen Paredes, the Philippine Air Force's commanding general, approved Diaz's promotion from Sergeant, to Staff Sergeant.. -wikipedia 😅😘🤗

[@leighpanganiban3368]

@@landorsavage yes exactly 💯

[@Zoinaire]

@@BangtanQoo Anong general si Pacquiao? Fake news yan haha

[@dreelvideos521]

@@BangtanQoo sorry to tell you but she's real enlisted air force, not reservist that awarded to someone.

[@jaydenchan8803]

Here in Malaysia, we are also proud of your majestic achievement and hard work ! Congratulations ! We are honoured to provide you with a safe place for training throughout these times!

[@sheilae.535]

terimah kasih to our malaysian bros and sisters for their kind treatment to our olympian! much love from the filipinos.

[@celestialx8]

Malaysia boleh! She is part of Malaysian! She deserve a gold for Malaysia

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you.. Yes, it was reported here in PH that she spent her training during pandemic in Malacca. She mentioned her foster father and she loved Malaysia. Terima Kasih.

[@ronnienestor]

@@celestialx8 I guess Malaysia can do it too. We have the same physical attributes as Malays. I know Malaysia will get their gold in Olympics one day.... Try to focus in other sports not just badminton.

[@saviadangwa1323]

Thank you Malaysia for caring for our valued athlete and you will never know after the pandemic is over lots of athletes from international nations will go to Malaysia and stay there to practice and prepare.

[@happyvirus3091]

How humble she is.. when she said "i can win it, you can too"..

[@khoalinski]

Cheers to Diaz for giving the gold medal not just Philippines but for all Southeast Asian countries. Love from Vietnam

[@mikeinjapan2004]

Thailand has 1 too :)

[@anonymoustaco8959]

Singapore got 1 last olympics

[@leighpanganiban4054]

🇵🇭 🇻🇳 ❤️❤️

[@Ken-sr6eo]

Yes go all Southeast Asian Love from Philippines

[@fundeelicious]

Indonesia has 10 gold medal, 3 were not recognized due Badminton at 1972 Olympic only as observer game.

[@FunFacts0]

Guess she lifts the Country as a whole.

[@thelastcommander8765]

Meanwhile shes part of oust duterte matrix

[@jstn_0000]

@@thelastcommander8765 move on snowflakes

[@thelastcommander8765]

@@jstn_0000 I would, but malacanang wont even admit it. Sadly

[@juliemichael3619]

Yes

[@juliemichael3619]

@Sabra Cadabra your comment does nothing for a country. That’s for sure.

[@nashk935]

She trained in MALAYSIA. I AM PROUD. I am Malaysian💪💪💪💪💪

[@hafizmakiglalis4380]

You should focus on your homegrown athletes more Malaysia, not relying on other's success

[@Redpanda1214]

@@hafizmakiglalis4380 haters

[@StrawberryMilkkTeaa]

@@hafizmakiglalis4380 There's no need to say that... That's really rude. Besides it's true that Hidilyn Diaz did train in Malaysia.

[@rjarcana4747]

Thank you for letting Hidilyn Diaz stay in your country.

[@oofwio]

@@StrawberryMilkkTeaa I don't think he's filipino I think he is indian.

[@ctravisful]

I love to see when people can celebrate one another. This brought tears to my eyes! Congratulations, from the US!!!

[@CG-fn2cj]

Indeed!

[@Luckylife9993]

I felt like my sister got gold medal ...love from india.

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you. The gold medalist remains humble and she has not realized that she gets huge money, two upscale condo units, 1 house and lot for her family, total valued at US$1.3 Million (government and private corporations).

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

❤

[@edwardspencer9397]

@@ronnienestor Indian gold medalists on the other hand are promised around $2 million dollars by the government and many millions more by day of endorsements but so far it has remained elusive since 2008. Hoping for the best though.

[@legitdoc6241]

@@edwardspencer9397 kiren rijju ji talked about 'one family one player' for 2020 while 'one state one game' plan for 2024,28..it was during 2019..state govt and central govt gives monetary benefits along with job in special cases.(we get so little chances to celebrate that every medel is special)..i think building more well equipped infras along with trained coaches for budding athelets are more important..

[@syn_2529]

Congratulations Philippines, love from japan

[@skydreamer5956]

Yes congrats 🏆🇵🇭

[@redmondpilapil5609]

Thank You Tokyo Japan becausr you are Honest People not in Beijing And Atlanta Olympic we nearly get our gold but greedy nation like you we cannot reach it, Tnx you Japan after 97years of weight we finaly got Gold...

[@Ken-sr6eo]

Thank you Japan your government always supports to our country like in marawi thank you so much japanese people love from Philippines

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

❤

[@margaux_mee__mee]

Yesssss! 🥇🙌💪🏋️‍♀️ Congrats Gikan ko Cebu but dia na sa Kyoto ga.puyo. Proud kaau ko ni Mam!

[@mistayuto]

I am not even Filipino but I shed a tear when Ms Diaz got the gold. Congratulations to Philippines!

[@saidali5058]

She's done Malaysia proud too , she's got families here in KESANG TUA ,JASIN, MALAYSIA who's very proud of her achievement. FILIPINA BOLEH ! ( PHILIPPINE CAN DO IT !).

[@randomshortclips1711]

Thank you for helping her during training Malaysia. 💓💓💓

[@Random_JapGuy]

Do you mean trainer

[@tidusfantasy]

u have no idea what this means to this nation. Im so happy for the philippines. This nation deserve to have something to celebrate

[@alexhales638]

We have idea, we are still hoping for our 1st gold medal this year. Love from India. May lots of medals come to your country bro.

[@asalbertsmn]

Congrats Philippine! From your fellow South East Asian, Indonesia.

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you brother....

[@hirohosokawa1112]

Thank you, much respect and all the love from a Filipino-Japanese here in the Philippines

[@gueenjohndavila873]

Thanks mate!

[@lonetrotter8181]

🙏🇵🇭❤️

[@Rose-gw7hg]

Congrats philippine, from indonesia too👏👏❤️🤗, SEMANGAT!!!💪

[@MrRent-lc5gq]

Love to Malaysia for taking her under your wing! Mabuhay!

[@sophiearquilos236]

thank you also to MALYSIA,its been home of HIDILYN DIAZ for 19mos,She and her team stayed there for her training..And to her Chinese coach who are never leave her side

[@romeoechoe9304]

She was stucked in there due to restrictions so the team just decided to train her in Malaysia

[@benonoy1983]

Yes its gold medal to all asean!

[@wonderingheights]

What an amazing time for Hidilyn and for the Philippines! She deserves the best! I’m crying

[@skydreamer5956]

I'm happy

[@paklaysiew4040]

Congratulations Philippines! Greetings from Malaysia.

[@nviscalling8948]

thank you ASEAN Family for taking care of our dear Hidilyn 😭 Terima Kasih, Salamat, Thank You ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hughbryant898]

May I thank Malaysia for providing her the training ground and home to train her potential. Selamat Malaysia! 🙏❤ from 🇵🇭

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you Malaysia. It was also reported here in Philippines that she spent her last two years training in Malacca. Thank you to the foster parents who treated Hidlyn so well. Terima Kasih. Xie xie

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

❤

[@marcariesteomarcos3752]

@Leni bakulaw TANGA ka ba!nagpunta sila dun bago pa mag pandemic pra magtrain sa Kuala Lumpur.na stuck sila dun dahil sa pandemic.of course Phil.gov.mag provide ng ksi atleta national ng Phil. cya tumulong din mga malaysian pra maisakatuparan ng Phil.team pra mkpagtrain parin sila habang may lockdown sila dun.mga Tabogo na katulad mo ang toxic ng lipunan.

[@ken-je9oi]

After 97 years of waiting..she brought the Olympic gold medal home again

[@nicorobin3765]

Congrats philipine, hidline diaz you're a real hero. greeting from your neighbor. 🇮🇩❤🇵🇭

[@SShiJie]

Im soo happy for her and Philippones, love from Singapore

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you /xie xie., Love from Manila.

[@benonoy1983]

The gold medal is for all asean

[@kenmahoney5255]

Congratulations to you and to the great country of the Philippines. Way to go little lady. Love from the USA.

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you.

[@forchun88arrereh50]

❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭 thank you

[@jackjo2739]

As a Malaysian, I am also proud of her! congratulation Philippines!

[@azharkuzairy]

Congratulations Philippines! from Malaysia!

[@jessw391]

Don't forget margie who got 7th in skateboarding. Shes from the Philippines where there are so many stereotypes surround girls and skating yet she got to the Olympics and 7th all round!

[@jk-qt1mz]

Stop crying, this is for gold medalist video.

[@bswill5077]

Photo bombing doesnt count lol

[@Nana-tx2mu]

It's not taboo in the Philippines lol what?

[@HadirUntukAnda]

what taboo about that did you know in the last asian games skateboarding already introduce as number of event?

[@9cowbell9]

Taboo??

[@TheNoticeable]

She's a real one she use to train with cement cinder blocks

[@anirudh2704]

For developing nations one medal is enough to change the sport history, sector of that country. The young ones will dream to be her. The weightlifting women medalists from India, Indonesia, Philippines have inspired millions of young ones for weight lifting.

[@fgio119gio7]

Ew...rainbow flag?

[@anirudh2704]

@@fgio119gio7 Go WOKE....😂

[@summerpeach3389]

@@fgio119gio7 i smell a homophobic 🤭

[@nottheordinarytype2797]

Congratulations! I'm proud of her even tho I'm Moroccan

[@dot4515]

Another secured medal in boxing for Filipinos. Filipinos are really blasting in this year's Olympics

[@TheTranceCartel]

She was a weightlifter, not a boxer

[@manaypopeye7716]

@@TheTranceCartel he said "another" because aside from weightlifting, another medal was already secured in the field of boxing

[@bettyd8320]

Yes, impressive feat given how difficult it is for them to get funding and support for their training.

[@rafderobles3205]

Update: Nesthy Petecio advances to the Final of women’s featherweight boxing which secured the silver medal.🔥

[@mylomlwonnie]

Yup our boxer, Nesthy Petecio is now secured with a Silver medal. There's a big chance that they'll win a gold ^^. And the next fight will be held on August 3 :))

[@melaniamartins439]

Congrats for the Philippines! sending hugs from🇹🇱

[@arolemaprarath3248]

Hello there fellow Southeast Asia Christian. Timor has about 95% Christian!

[@melaniamartins439]

Hi! That's true :)

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

Thanks and blessings for you and your people as well💪☮️❤️

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

❤

[@yourmarkie346]

Hello christian brother timor💓💓💓

[@DBS608]

I was overwhelmed when I came to know about this.... I felt very happy and emotional for this. Lots of love from India 🇮🇳 to the great Philippines 🇵🇭

[@ABHISHEK-by8re]

As a friendly nation,She has done a fabulous job and more will be inspired from her in upcoming days .Love from India ❤

[@am-nj7no]

India is not super power 😡

[@destroyeroflieshypocrisyev3106]

@@am-nj7no HATERS GONNA HATE

[@lilsyevasifuentes7628]

Congratulations from México! 🇲🇽 👏

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you.

[@jt7725]

We chinese congratuate Phillpino for this great achievement!

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

Hmm. Is that true? cause I see 2 letter Capitalized yt accounts who say some mean things to Ccp's political opponents... You sure this is not one of those insincere remarks...?

[@jt7725]

@@fizkallnyeilsem CCP is great. Phipino can win gold, that's also great. These two opinions can be coexist.

[@ck-bs2ms]

@@fizkallnyeilsem judgemental...

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

❤Stay safe!

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

@@ck-bs2msyeah like you

[@NaviNeku24]

I was so happy for her when I saw her win, but seeing her as an Air Force sergeant makes me feel even more happy for her. I can’t even imagine all the pain she went through, not just for the Olympics, but for being in the military as well. She deserves all the happiness in the world!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@deminigamage9438]

Tears came from my eyes even though im not a philipinian.

[@flornceb8578]

Filipino

[@lunchbreak8416]

Pewdipie says Philippinans

[@kimnamjooniemoni2221]

I'm so sorry but can I ask? Philipinian exist?

[@ykl2555]

@@kimnamjooniemoni2221 In my everyday experience "Philipinian" isn't used. If you want to refer to the people of the Philippines it's "Filipino", for women "Filipina" is commonly used. The tern "Philippine" is generally used with inanimate nouns. Examples: the Philippine islands, the Philippine National Anthem, the Philippine Senate.

[@kimnamjooniemoni2221]

@@ykl2555 Ah ok ok Thankyou Salamat

[@verasamantha6954]

"what a proud moment....despite being red tagged and laughed at for asking support from the government- she will now be remembered & written in the history as the very first filipino to bring an olympic gold medal. the entire nation is so proud of you! 😍 Mabuhay ka Ms. Hidilyn!"🎉😊👍👍👍🎉

[@imyours3549]

And dds and troll farm bashing her!! So sad

[@dennielcutie4397]

Mabuhay!

[@g7enn89]

@@imyours3549 You look like you are the troll and a poser.

[@kuro-san9101]

@@g7enn89 what she/he is kinda true though lol

[@simonjames9481]

Lol she was not red tagged. Stop spreading fake news

[@potatomatop9326]

Congratulations to the philippines from korea and the states.

[@skydreamer5956]

I'm happy 😊 for Philippines 🇵🇭

[@twentyonegrams8617]

@@skydreamer5956 Philippines should be so proud! Celebrate this girl! ❤️ From 🇺🇲

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you.

[@surajgiri4235]

It is truly amazing to see one person fulfilling dreams of millions....power of one person

[@leetuathao]

That's how it should be for every nation. A gold medal is no joke

[@ssmart2512]

Olympic gold medal is extremely hard to get...

[@aiem]

Congratulations 💕 and love from Malaysia 💕

[@cheemsdoge6724]

Congratulations Philippines from India 🇮🇳♥️🇵🇭

[@user-rr7tp7wm1d]

why india so week？none gold at all？

[@cheemsdoge6724]

@@user-rr7tp7wm1d well I don't expect Japanese people to make fun of other countries...

[@deliciousredmango]

@@cheemsdoge6724 this isn't japanese. It's Chinese. Also, Japanese don't make fun of Indians as far as I know. The Chinese do.

[@prakyathprakash5180]

@@user-rr7tp7wm1d Well, most of our players come to Quarterfinals and lose. Everytime. I don't know why.

[@cheemsdoge6724]

@@deliciousredmango yeah I also think the same

[@nokyeihkonyak4031]

New future of Philippine a brave women,from india Nagaland

[@pitsmamba7749]

were the same igorot and nagaland where from the mountains of bengeut philippines

[@izzo8626]

A dream , motivation of a simple woman and a 97 years quest for Olympic Gold medal finally she made it. Truly a new hero in Philippine sports during this pandemic and a icon in the book and pages of Philippine history and the world. Mabuhay.

[@skyvoz]

Why I'm feeling proud!! BTW I'm an Indian 🇮🇳

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you. She remains humble despite the huge windfall of prizes.

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

❤

[@lynangyab5833]

India also win silver..congratulation to all

[@maxxie461]

😂 a KZbin Indian again

[@pure.vdesigns7524]

Btw i am also an indian 😂🤣

[@nanuma7749]

Wow ! Amazing, congratulations, her name will be written in history 👏

[@ascensionzenith4043]

congrats philippine, you have a gold medalist and a strong boxing team too !! well done!!

[@fundacure2832]

I was watching her I was so happy for her winning 🏅🥰🥰🥰 love from a Turkish living in Vietnam

[@joserannut9925]

Congratz Hidilyn. Hope you wouldn't have a hard time coping with the new celebrity status. As for the rest of the nation, please give her some space too. Proud of you.

[@darkmatterhafnium1522]

it definitely is a celebration for sure, but I hope people do give her the space she deserves. She won gold, they should be proud of her and their country, but she deserves that to

[@payiokadena2251]

Congratulations to her and philipines 👏 From india

[@abdiver12]

Not just a great champion but an extremely humble one as well. So happy for her and her country which I used to live in many years ago.

[@happylife201]

Congratulations to her and the Phillipines! Hopefully they will win many more gold medals in the future Olympics.

[@ceciliadelacruz8153]

So proud of her! Great job for making history!

[@rainningstorm]

Congratulations and love from Singapore.

[@siewpoh1319]

To all the 👎, I don’t get it why??? Can’t you at least be happy for her, and her country?🤔🤔🤔

[@Steve-lq5wt]

These small people just miserable human beings. They are incapable of loving anything

[@Capt_Killingfield]

She's been away for training 18 months, returns home with their first Gold Medal. What a family reunion that will be!! As an American Filipino, this brings me tears of joy to see her earn their first Gold Medal ever. She's a priceless National Hero!!

[@kimhonghoutkh]

Congratulations from Cambodia ❤️🎉

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you.

[@twentyonegrams8617]

Congratulations to 🇵🇭! That's really exciting ❤️ from 🇺🇲👍

[@restitutororbis1216]

Oh man, our first Olympic gold medalist! This is a victory for all Filipinos around the world!

[@usmanasif8104]

So happy for the Philippines So happy for Miss Hidilyn. Proud moment for her for her family and most of all for the Philippines. Best wishes and ❤️ for the Philippines 🇵🇭 from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@cheval63sg]

She deserves it! Such a national hero! Love from China.

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

Are you sure? I thought most of you now are painting the country in bad light that your people would see it as just a fruit selling country and nothing more?

[@cheval63sg]

@@fizkallnyeilsem Why should I think bad of a country? And I pay respect to anyone who works hard to achieve accomplishments, whatever the country she/he is from.

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

@@cheval63sg well you see the news why. With everything going political, which is why I'm asking out of curiosity, I no mean offense btw. But thanks for rooting for my country men, love from Davao Phil, I sincerely hope China gets Gold Medals too

[@cheval63sg]

@@fizkallnyeilsem thanks and best wishes!

[@Ayush-pf5bn]

Love from india

[@mannylugz5872]

Its not just $200k. She will be awarded 33+ million pesos. If converted to US$ that is like $750k.

[@johnhartbautista9506]

Its 42 million pesos now i see in youtube

[@jjungoniee484]

@@johnhartbautista9506 yah 42 million pesos plus lifetime flights from air asia and free 80,000 miles every year from PAL plus condo unit and house and lot.

[@kurryjb_ib988]

@@jjungoniee484 wow that is a lot.

[@jjungoniee484]

@@kurryjb_ib988 actually there's still a lot that I haven't mentioned yet

[@kurryjb_ib988]

@@jjungoniee484 there’s more? Holy cow…..

[@kapatidtomas]

Finally she's back home yet again, Welcome home our true National hero! 🥇🇵🇭... Cheers! Number #1 forever

[@boayoon8715]

This is what kids should idolise or aspire to be.

[@kcidpawai4066]

Malaysia support her by given training and such at mellaca

[@hughbryant898]

Selamat Malaysia! 🙏❤ from 🇵🇭.

[@celestialx8]

Yes we support her as she is Malaysian

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you Malaysia. It was also reported here in Philippines that she spent her last two years training in Malacca. Thank you to the foster parents who treated Hidlyn so well. Terima Kasih.,

[@asky4911]

Thank you Malaysia

[@crystalrealm1164]

@@celestialx8 but by blood and citizenship she filipino. why is that?

[@saraseo1751]

Wow ...the way people welcoming her I got tears 😢😭in my eyes...so emotional moments

[@ohseunghee3207]

Congratulations from Malaysia!! As a Malaysian, I'm also proud of her. Hard work paid off !!!

[@ronnienestor]

Thank you Malaysia. It was also reported here in Philippines that she spent her last two years training in Malacca. Thank you to the foster parents who treated Hidlyn so well. Terima Kasih.,

[@ohseunghee3207]

@@ronnienestoryou are welcome! No worries, in this current covid situation, we are happy because we are able to help her to continue practices despite the challenges that she faces 💪 Hope more SEA countries can win gold medal in Olympics!

[@saviadangwa1323]

Surely, more international athletes will think and go to Malaysia to train since they've seen how Hidilyn's performance was. Nanalo siya so I wouldn't be surprised.

[@ronnienestor]

@@ohseunghee3207 Wow, Mr. Ahmad Janus Abdullah is on national TV news, TV Patrol. He is the foster father of Hidilyn. He showed his house and the garage that was converted to a training area. Such a great person. He was interviewed and this Malaysian family was also happy about Hidilyn. Our gold medalist remains humble and still, the US$1.3 Million prizes of cash and upscale condo units have not sunk in yet to her head. Thank you Malaysia! Boleh.

[@ohseunghee3207]

@@ronnienestoroh wow. Didn't know Mr. Ahmad Janus was interviewed by Philippines national TV. Is there any link that i can watch the interview?

[@miegoreng19]

Well done to Ms Dias and very happy for the Philippines 🇵🇭. Love from France 🇨🇵.

[@CyrexEdits420]

😉🇵🇭🤝🇫🇷

[@yabbadabbindude]

She IS a national hero

[@INKKK_]

Congrats to her she must have worked so hard

[@Just4Kixs]

We're all so proud of her hard work and dedication. Never giving up. She did want she wanted and followed her dream.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

We Indians understand how proud and emotionally happy Filipinos are feeling after her win.

[@leehongjin6884]

Impressive accomplishment. Stay frosty phillipines

[@sailorquestion3229]

@Sabra Cadabra Not much, anyone can be xenophobic and though through comments in the internet (10 comments and prob gonna increase)

[@SudariDaM]

When i read "stay frosty" it gives me a call of duty mw vibes

[@Mcthindi]

Tn this time of covid pandemic she brought first gold medal, Indeed this will be remembered forever and congratulations to Philippine... #From India❤️👍

[@aqissensei]

Congrats philippine from Malaysia💞💞

[@kapatidtomas]

Hidilyn literally almost broke every single one's Olympic record, what a true woman! Proud to be Pinoy 🥇🇵🇭...

[@ssmart2512]

She was able to match the record while nobody can this year!

[@HonNey-xi4ef]

She deserves all the credit, administration and honor. Please STOP Politicizing this great individual moment of the person.

[@BuzzCruise5743]

It is impossible don't politicize it

[@ck-bs2ms]

@@BuzzCruise5743 it is possible...

[@Louis-gr4cz]

@@BuzzCruise5743 it's impossible because of certain individuals.

[@nevergonnagiveyouup63]

she really did it T^T she really made her nation proud T_T

[@RamgateTV]

Her name will be forever in Philippine history to be the first gold medallist in olympic, so sad that Mansueto Velasco will be forgotten he should be also a gold medallist in Olympics.

[@messiterry4280]

Congratulations,just training Ada small village at jasin Melaka, Malaysia.....

[@andrycanz8693]

malaysia deserves a special mention in her thank you speech. she wouldn't have made it if it weren't for malaysian support

[@paulsimon6378]

We finally have our own gold medal Olympics in the Philippines after 97 years!!!!!!!! I also want to congratulate to all athletes from the around for participating Tokyo Olympics 2020 and it's a pleasure to watch your talent for us!

[@rendidwi6272]

Congrats Love from indonesia

[@paulsimon6378]

@@rendidwi6272 Thank you! Sorry, I didn't notice you reply my comment for a week. I also want to congratulate your athletes for participating Tokyo Olympics 2020 and its a great pleasure to show your talents to us. You have a total of 5 medal from Tokyo Olympics and you actually have one 1 gold medal! Nice job! I may not be Filipino but my heart is Indonesian. 🇵🇭❤️🇲🇨

[@carolancheta1560]

Mabuhay ka Hidilyn Diaz! 🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️ Mabuhay ang atletang pilipino! Mabuhay ka PILIPINAS!

[@HeavyBreathingCat]

Almost two years that she was stuck in malaysia, with no complete equipments at a malaysian village. that same village tried helping her as much as they can before she goes to the olympics. And it paid off. Diaz even had to ask for sponsors, to help her to the olympics. As a malaysian, I'm Immensely proud of her achievement and her journey to gold. This is an achievement not only to the Philipines but the SEA. Congrats Hidilyn!

[@incredibleasians9644]

Because She Bring Home Gold, A Million worth of Prizes honored to Her😍😍 Sanaol

[@markclinton8681]

Hello how are you 🥀❤️

[@skydreamer5956]

Love 💘Philippines 🇵🇭

[@sheend6933]

Congratulations kabayan Hidilyn Diaz ♥️ We are so proud of you 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💪💪💪🏋‍♀️

[@infinityz7134]

Congrats from Spain 🎉 We are proud for you and the Philippines!

[@jeant6502]

@Zardasht Spitama Bruh what 😂

[@43shrestha]

I watched her Olympic winning moments and it brought tears . Congratulations o Philippines for the feat. The emotions after the win was something we see rarely.

[@dinalang6743]

Thank you for giving us our first gold. I'm pro-government and no one can ever stop me from saying congratulations!

[@DrewyJin]

Dont let anyone else claim your hardwork and success! You deserve it all!!

[@peacelife]

Im so happy for her. I cried with her when I saw it. First gold and with a woman too bravo!

[@v3rstyl3]

You deserved that, the stranded champion. You are the gold.