The SWP (Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas) are expecting to get 5 gold decorations for the SEA Games which will be hung on November 30 to December 11. Leader of SWP Monico Puentevella said that his 10men group are as of now enough to acquire pride to our nation the approaching biennial meet.
Puentavella incorporated probably the best weightlifters in the Philippines and one of them is Hidilyn Diaz, who will contend with the 55kg, Jeffrey Garcia in 73kg, Mary Flor Diaz in 45kg, Nestor Colonia 67kg, John Ceniza in 55kg, Elien Perez in 49kg, Dave Llyod Pacaldo in 61kg, Margaret Colonia in 59kg, Kristel Macrohon in 71kg and Elreen Ann Ando in 64kg.
Ocean Games is one of the planning for the weightlifters for the coming 2020 and 2024 Olympics. Puentavella was additionally trusting that they could at any rate get at least 2 gold decorations.
The PSC (Philippine Sports Commission) likewise gave help for the weightlifters and gave them preparing. Diaz intend to get a gold decoration this coming SEA Games. She won silver awards in 2013 Womens 58kg and 2011 biennial meet, and in 2007, she won bronze decoration on Thailand meet. Good Luck to Pinoy lifters.