Diaz pleased by her progress despite missing Asiad podium

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='PSC-POC Media Pool' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/10/04/20231002-asian-games-weightlifting-diaz-poc.jpg' ><figcaption>Hidilyn Diaz successfully lifts first attempt in snatch at 63 kgs in women’s 59 kgs class of weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on October 2, 2023. PSC-POC Media Pool</figcaption></figure></div>Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo remained positive even after missing a podium finish in the 19th Asian Games, stressing that she has made improvements since climbing a new weight class.Diaz-Naranjo is now competing in the 59 kilogram category after her weight class of 55kg -- where she won Olympic gold in Tokyo -- was rendered defunct.She lifted a total of 233 kilograms in Monday's final at the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Gymnasium, but her total was four kilos short of the bronze medal-winning effort of former world and Olympic champion Kuo Hsing Chun of Chinese-Taipei.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/02/23/hidilyn-diaz-misses-out-on-asian-games-medal'>Hidilyn Diaz misses out on Asian Games medal as North Korea's Kim dominates</a></li></ul>Nevertheless, there was progress, she said."The experience was priceless and the preparation for three weeks after my debut in a new weight class at the World Championships in Riyadh for me has improved," she said in an Instagram post."I was able to try to lift 100kg and 131kg, and though I didn't hit it in Hangzhou, I’m still pleased of the outcome."Diaz-Naranjo is seeking a fifth straight appearance in the Olympics, having first competed in Beijing 2008 as a teenager. She remains on track for a berth, needing only two more qualifying tournaments.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/03/23/no-medal-in-asiad-but-diaz-remains-on-track-for-paris-games'>No medal in Asiad but Diaz remains on track for Paris Games</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/02/23/weightlifter-elreen-ando-nabs-asian-games-bronze'>Weightlifter Elreen Ando nabs Asian Games bronze</a></li></ul>She thanked her team for continuing to motivate her in her pursuit of a fifth Olympic Games appearance."I’m thankful for all the people who believe in me especially my team behind me, #TeamHD. They pushed me to my limits, and provided the motivation and assurance I needed to keep going," she said.She added that nothing beats representing the country in the continental meet."I may have missed bringing a medal for the Philippines at the #AsianGames, but to represent our country means so much to me," said Diaz-Naranjo.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/07/23/hidilyn-diaz-finishes-4th-in-asian-weightlifting-tilt'>Hidilyn Diaz finishes 4th in Asian Weightlifting Championships</a></li></ul>

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Diaz-Naranjo is now competing in the 59 kilogram category after her weight class of 55kg -- where she won Olympic gold in Tokyo -- was rendered defunct.She lifted a total of 233 kilograms in Monday's final at the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Gymnasium, but her total was four kilos short of the bronze medal-winning effort of former world and Olympic champion Kuo Hsing Chun of Chinese-Taipei.

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='PSC-POC Media Pool' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/10/04/20231002-asian-games-weightlifting-diaz-poc.jpg' ><figcaption>Hidilyn Diaz successfully lifts first attempt in snatch at 63 kgs in women’s 59 kgs class of weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on October 2, 2023. PSC-POC Media Pool</figcaption></figure></div>Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo remained positive even after missing a podium finish in the 19th Asian Games, stressing that she has made improvements since climbing a new weight class.

Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo remained positive even after missing a podium finish in the 19th Asian Games.

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Diaz pleased by her progress despite missing Asiad podium

Diaz pleased by her progress despite missing Asiad podium