Hidilyn Diaz wins 2nd weightlifting gold at SEA Games, targets Olympics defense

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  HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — Philippine hero Hidilyn Diaz won a second straight weightlifting gold at the SEA Games on Friday, calling it a first step towards the defence of her Olympic crown at Paris 2024. Facing off against five opponents in the women’s 55 kg category, the 31-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion easily beat most of them in Hanoi as she lifted a total weight of 206 kg. Although well short of the 224 kg […]