Hidilyn Diaz's family proud of her historic feat after bashers said she will never win again

Hidilyn Diaz's family in Zamboanga City couldn't be any prouder after the star weightlifter won the Philippines' first ever Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.

According to Chino Gaston's report on "24 Oras," the family gathered together to watch her performance on Monday evening.

Her mom could not help but cry after her historic achievement while her father jumped in joy.

"Masaya kami sa pagkapanalo ni Hidilyn. Kahit dati ay maraming basher na nagsasabing laos na raw at hindi na mananalo pero ngayon mismong sila na ang nagco-congratulate kay Hidilyn," said her mom Emilita.

("We are happy with her victory. Before, there were many bashers who said she's already past her time and she will no longer win, but now they themselves are congratulating Hidilyn.")

"Sobrang proud. 'Yung fighting spirit niya, gusto talaga niyang matalo ang China. Gold talaga 'yung target niya, gold talaga," said her youngest brother, Eduardo.

("We're so proud. Her fighting spirit, she really wanted to win against China. She was really targeting the gold.")

Aside from her golden achievement, Hidilyn also has a heart of gold as she continues to support the next generation of weightlifters who can follow her footsteps.

Her cousin, Allen, said she generously donated pairs of shoes three months ago for the athletes training in her gym in Zamboanga.

Hidilyn made history after ruling the weightlifting 55-kg category on Monday. She set Olympic records with her 127 kg lift in clean and jerk and her total combined lift of 224 kg.

She is set to arrive in the country on Wednesday.

—MGP, GMA News