Nothing lifts the spirit quite like an Olympic gold victory. Though the incessant rain and pandemic woes have plagued Filipinos as of late, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz provided that much needed boost of morale when she won the top spot for the women’s 55kg weightlifting category at the Tokyo 2020 Olymics. The historic triumph by the 30-year-old marks the first time the Philippines has ever won a gold medal at the prestigious international games. And it’s safe to say that her win came at the right time when her country needed her the most.
Twitter exploded with congratulatory messages, and the internet stopped for a moment to recognize Hidilyn’s hard work, determination, and sacrifice to become the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medalist. Even celebrities were quick to post their tributes and inspiring words of praise, because we all know a newly minted hero when we see one. Here, we rounded up the best reactions to the weightlifter’s record-breaking and jaw-clenching moment at the Olympics.
Filipino Celebrities Pay Tribute to Hidilyn Diaz's Olympic Gold Medal Win
1. Yassi Pressman
2. Regine Velazquez
3. Pia Wurtzbach
4. Janine Gutierrez
5. Gretchen Ho
6. Isabelle Daza
7. Kelsey Merritt
8. Carla Abellana
9. Kim Chiu
10. Bela Padilla
11. Erwan Heussaff
12. Agot Isidro
13. Josie Natori
14. Richard Juan
15. Alex Gonzaga
16. Bianca Gonzalez
17. Jolina Magdangal
18. Camille Prats
19. Dimples Romana
20. Matteo Guidicelli
21. Geneva Cruz
22. Maureen Wroblewitz
23. Michelle Dy
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