LOOK: THE LIVING LEGEND IN WEIGHTLIFTING

 

"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength", the real definition of strength, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-American actor, and former professional bodybuilder.  

Many dedicated, competitive weightlifters believe weightlifting to be a sport. Since the 1920 Summer Olympic Games, and twice before that, the Olympic Committee has recognized competitive weightlifting as a sport. Weightlifting in the Olympic style falls into the category and concept of sports.  

Lifting weights has a wealth of health advantages. Weightlifting is a skill that almost everyone can learn. It's a fantastic way to lose weight, improve your general health, and gain muscle and power. Weightlifting has the potential to improve anyone's life. When you weightlift, you can let your anger out. Weightlifting has benefited many people all around the world. Many people engage in the sport of weightlifting.  

And recently, a Filipino weightlifter recently won the gold medal in the Olympics, earning a lot of praises and incentives.

Hidilyn Diaz won the women's 55-kilogram weightlifting division, becoming the Philippines' first Olympic gold champion.  

However, amid Diaz's achievement, a netizen shared a touching message about his grandfather, who was also a weightlifter.

She wrote in the caption, along with several photos," Gusto ko po sana Ipakilala at ipag malaki ang aming Papa/Lolo Siya po si Artemio E. Rocamora ipinanganak noong June 29 1934, isa siyang Philippine Airforce Veteran/Athlete noong na nagbigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa bilang 3rd Placer/Bronze winner sa Asian Championship kasabay ng light heavyweight 19th place naman sa overall Tokyo Summer Olympics noong 1964 Siya ay 87 years old na ngayong taon at gusto lamang namin na habang andito pa siya at nabubuhay. Mabigyan siya ng pag alala sa nauwi nyang karangalan sa ating Bansang Pilipinas noon.""I am hoping to voice out his legacy since He is now too old and as he saw [Hidilyn Diaz] compete and bring home the Gold, He was so amazed and remembered his journey nakarelate sya kasi totoo mahirap humanap ng sponsors, nahirapan daw sya magfocus noon kasi at the same time kailangan nyang kumayod para itaguyod ang pamilya. We will never get tired of listening to his stories. Ang masakit na part lang, Sana nabigyan din sila ng sapat na suporta at pagkilala noong panahon na binuhat din nila at dinala ang Pilipinas noon."![🇵🇭]

"I'm so grateful to be Filipino and proud to be his Apo. Our Super Handsome LOLO Artermio ."

"We Love You So Much Papa! Wala na kaming ibang hiling kundi makasama ka pa namin ng matagal."

Many netizens are touched, and eager to know the whole story of the living legend in weightlifting.

Source: Facebook