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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[comradeleppi]

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.

[gyzr_]

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

[tenten]

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!

[nviscalling]

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 😍

[tedaspane]

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.

[rachelciel]

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~

[sorasarielcl]

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

[azamindiJepang]

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🇯🇵❤

[nashk]

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

[khoalinski]

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

[happyvirus]

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

[flagel]

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

[ctravisful]

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

[FunFacts]

Guess she lifts the Country as a whole.

[mistayuto]

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

[syn_]

Congratulations Philippines, love from japan

[saidali]

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 !).

[Luckylife]

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

[MrRent-lcgq]

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

[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