Hidilyn Diaz is set to receive “millions” of pesos from President Rodrigo Duterte after bagging the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal, according to Malacañang on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Video by RTVM/kga | INQUIRER.net

WATCH: Hidilyn Diaz makes Olympic history as she wins the Philippines’ first gold in the Tokyo Olympics, claiming the top prize in the women’s 55 kilogram weightlifting, Monday, July 26. READ: https://www.rappler.com/sports/weightlifting-results-hidilyn-diaz-tokyo-olympics-july-26-2021 | Rappler

Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz has become her country's first ever Olympic gold medalist, winning the women's 55-kilogram category for weightlifting. This is Diaz's fourth Olympics. The 30-year-old lifted a combined weight of 224 kg on Monday, setting an Olympic record. Diaz said in a post-match interview that she was shocked to be able to lift such a weight. Philippines' presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a written statement that Diaz brought pride and glory to the country. #Olympics #Tok

WATCH: Hidilyn Diaz demonstrates her Olympic-medal worthy form with a 50kg clean and jerk lift. | via Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News #WelcomeHomeHidilyn | ABS-CBN News

“Always pushing myself to the limit.” 🏋🏻‍♀️💪 Patuloy pa rin sa training si Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz para sa inaasam na gold sa nalalapit na Tokyo Games. 📷 Instagram/hidilyndiaz | One Sports

Best of luck, Hidilyn! 🏋️‍♀️ Patuloy ang training ng ating pambato na si Hidilyn Diaz 🇵🇭 para sa 2021 Asian Weighlighting Championship na gaganapin sa Tashkent, Uzbekistan ngayong April 16-25. Susubukang ng 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist na opisyal na i-secure kanyang spot sa Tokyo Olympics. 🎥 Instagram/ hidilyndiaz | One Sports