Zamboanga City celebrates Hidilyn's victory

By Al Jacinto

Jul 28, 2021 12:30 am

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Mayor Maria Isabelle 'Beng' Climaco-Salazar led the celebration for the victory of Zamboangueña weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal on Monday in Tokyo.

Climaco-Salazar also called on fellow Zamboangueños to offer prayers for Diaz's feat.

Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women's 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. AFP PHOTO

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