WATCH: Hidilyn Diaz fulfills dream as weightlifting returns to Palarong Pambansa

ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – The popularity of weightlifting in the country has grown drastically thanks to the international exploits of Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz.

And for the Palarong Pambansa this year, weightlifting returns as a demo sport.

Diaz hopes the inclusion of weightlifting to the Palarong Pambansa program, and the sport’s potential promotion to regular status in the coming years, pave the way for a new crop of Filipino champions in the sport. – Rappler.com