00:00Filipino weightlifter Haidlin Diaz Naranjo finished fourth in the women's 58-kilogram division of the weightlifting event at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Shamburi, Thailand.
00:12The Tokyo Olympics gold medalist posted a 200-kilogram total lift after registering 90 kilograms in the snatch and 110 kilograms in the clean and jerk.
00:23Despite the effort, Diaz failed to reach the podium in her SEA Games return after winning gold in the 55-kilogram category at the 2022 Hanoi edition.
00:33Host Nation Thailand's Yod Sarin Suratwadi claimed the gold medal with a 224-kilogram total lift, while Indonesian lifter Natasha Beteo took silver with 218 kilograms.
00:47Diaz apologized for falling short of a medal, admitting she was not in her best physical and mental condition.
00:54The two-time SEA Games gold medalist also revealed she has been dealing with a right knee injury, which limited her participation in international competitions for nearly two years.
01:06Despite the setback, Diaz vowed to come back stronger as she prepares for upcoming tournaments, including the Olympic qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
01:17Meanwhile, weightlifting action continues on Monday with 2025 World Championship bronze medalist Elrin Ando set to compete in the women's 63-kilogram category.
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