Hero’s welcome for Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist

Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz returns to a hero's welcome in Manila after bagging the Philippines' first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Diaz, a Philippine Air Force officer, is welcomed by her colleagues in uniform waving flags as she journeys to a hotel for a government mandated quarantine. The 30-year-old Olympian also pays a virtual courtesy call to President Rodrigo Duterte, who has awarded her with cash and property.
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Salute MamIDolHidilynDiaz Mabuhay ka 🥰🎉

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Hidilyn Diaz has proven that Filipinos are much stronger than many people around the world realize. She deserves respect for lifting up the international reputation of Filipinos as a people everywhere.

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From the United States New York City congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈

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Congratulations Diaz strong outside and inside tough as nails god bless you

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lego animation of Hidilyn's iconic lift: ua-cam.com/video/GuchhhQVR1s/v-deo.html