Women from our country are stealing the game of lifting, first by the Olympic gold of Hidilyn in Weightlifting and now by Ompod’s golds in Powerlifting. If that isn’t a flex for the strength and power of women then you are living under a rock.
Veronica Ompod, 21, from Leyte, bagged four golds in 2021 World Classic Powerlifting held at Halmstad, Sweden in the 43 kg Women’s Junior division.
Ompod, a member of the Philippine Powerlifting Team got four golds for Squat – 95.0 kg., Bench – 42.5 kg., and Deadlift – 117.5 kg. or a total score of 255 kg.
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It was a bittersweet win though as her competitors weren’t able to join because of disqualification. Ompad said in a phone interview that she is thankful and at the same time a little upset.
The Powerlifting Association of the Philippines also made their statement in a Facebook post by saying that regardless of the competitors not being present, Veronica was the top seed to win the gold based on the official nominations
Ompod Accolades:
- Topped at the Asian Classic Powerlifting Championship in 2017
- Won during the 2018 Asian Powerlifting Championship
- 1st place at the Asian Pacific Championship held in 2019
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Ompod is now preparing to competing again in December at the Asian Championship.
Ompod wasn’t the only Filipino there though as she was joined by Jane Erasmo from Matag-ob, also from Leyte who Erasmo who competed under 47 kg sub-junior. Erasmo took home four bronze medals in her category and in her first international competition too.
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There was also Agustin Lorenzo who clinched the silver medal in the men’s 74kg Sub-Junior division after lifting 147.5kg on his third try.
Filipino athletes have truly brought honor to our country yet again. And can I say, “Mabuhay ang Galing ng Atletang Pilipino”.