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Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas is NSA of the Year anew

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 05:51 PM

The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas will once again hoist the National Sports Association (NSA) of the Year plum. Read more »

Weightlifting chief eyes at least 2 golds in SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 19 02:26 PM

There are high expectations for the national weightlifting team in the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Read more »

Weightlifting chief eyes at least 3 golds in SEA Games

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 02:58 PM

The president of the country's weightlifting federation has no doubt that Filipino lifters will be triumphant in the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi. Read more »

Boxing, weightlifting federations to be feted by PSA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 03:06 PM

The two sports federations that delivered medals in the Tokyo Olympics will be recognized in the PSA Annual Awards Night. Read more »

Hidilyn backs hiring of Chinese coach for Pinoy lifters

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 12:33 PM

Hidilyn Diaz is in full support of the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas' plan to hire a Chinese coach for the country's young weightlifters. Read more »

At least 4 weightlifting golds eyed in SEA Games

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 05:14 PM

If the SEA Games pushes through in Vietnam next year, the chief of the weightlifting federation has no doubt that Filipino lifters will dominate. Read more »

Hidilyn wants to be a sports leader upon retirement

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 05:05 PM

"I think I will be a sports leader after my career." Read more »

Diaz thrilled as weightlifting may be included in Palaro

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 19 05:57 PM

Hidilyn Diaz was thrilled to learn that the Department of Education has heard the calls for the inclusion of weightlifting in the Palarong Pambansa. Read more »

Weightlifting federation eyes national open in October

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 01:01 PM

The local weightlifting federation is planning to hold its national open in October, with Bacolod tentatively set to host the competition. Read more »

4 lifters seen following Hidilyn Diaz's footsteps

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 11:43 AM

The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas is determined to sustain the sport's momentum after Hidilyn Diaz's breakthrough Olympic gold medal. Read more »

SWP to look for another Chinese coach for Hidilyn Diaz

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 17 10:26 PM

The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) plans to get another Chinese coach following the success of Hidilyn Diaz in the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Hidilyn Diaz has place in national team upon retirement

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 17 01:16 PM

Hidilyn Diaz still plans to keep competing, but there's already a place for her in the national weightlifting program when she retires. Read more »

Olympics: Was Hidilyn’s poor showing at April tournament just a strategy?

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 05:40 AM

Matched up against familiar rivals, Diaz was advised to play possum at the Asian championships, a strategy that would later work wonders at the Olympics. Read more »

Matapos ang Olympic gold, dapat na bang magpahinga si Hidilyn sa weightlifting?

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 03:27 AM

“You have done so much for the country. It's time for you to have life after weightlifting,” ani Puentevella sa panayam sa TeleRadyo nitong Martes.  Read more »

Olympics: PH weightlifting boss used West PH Sea issue to motivate Hidilyn

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 28 02:50 PM

Monico Puentevella, head of Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas, says Diaz should see victory in the Olympics as “revenge” for China encroaching on Philippine waters.  Read more »

PH weightlifters will shine in Paris 2024, vows federation boss

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 04:34 PM

Philippine weightlifting will continue to flourish even if Hidilyn Diaz chooses to step away from the sport at the end of the year. Read more »

Weightlifting: After breakout performance, Vanessa Sarno sets sights on SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 04:24 PM

Expectations are soaring for young weightlifter Vanessa Sarno after her breakout performance in the recent Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.   Read more »

Weightlifting federation to hold tryouts for SEA Games spots in August

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 12:25 PM

The country's top weightlifters will battle for their spots in the national team in August. Read more »

PH weightlifting chief hopes for Olympic wild card for Vanessa Sarno

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 05:48 PM

The president of the country's weightlifting federation is hopeful that Hidilyn Diaz will not be the lone Filipino lifter in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in July. Read more »

Weightlifting: Bohol’s Vanessa Sarno could be next top lifter, says official

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at Nov 22 02:34 AM

An heir apparent to 2016 Rio Olympic Games silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz? Sarno, 18, apparently has what it takes to become Diaz’s successor. Read more »