Hidilyn Diaz bagged the Philippines’ very first gold medal in the 18th Asian Games 2018 after ruling the Women's Weightlifting 53 kg on Tuesday evening, August 21.
Diaz, with a total lift of 207 kilograms, beat Kristina Shermetova of Turkmenistan for the gold, who had a total of 206 kilograms.
Thailand's Surodchana Khambao won the bronze with a total lift of 201 kilograms.
Fellow weightlifter Dessa delos Santos from the Philippines placed eighth among 12 entries with a total lift of 180kg.