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At just 1.45 meters tall, Rosegie Ramos has big shoes to fill. After an impressive international debut in 2019, Rosegie faced a steep climb to qualify for Paris 2024 in the W49s—a unique category in that every major region in the world has substantial talent to offer.
Ramos ultimately, barely, missed the cut.
Rosegie is one of a small handful of athletes from the Philippines trying to make it on weightlifting’s biggest stages.
Her little sister, Rose Jean, has four international golds at 45KG.
Her teammate and cousin, Hidilyn Diaz, is a national hero.
Elsewhere, Albert Ian Delos Santos shows undeniable promise.
It’s good company, but a lot of pressure. Rosegie is used to it, and she’s ready for more. WLHOUSE briefly checked in with Ramos after an uncharacteristically poor performance at the World Champs in Norway.
Weightlifting House x Rosegie Ramos
Weightlifting House (WH): You placed 3rd at Worlds last year, but 9th this time. What happened in Førde?
Rosegie Ramos (RR): “I arrived just two days before my session. I had no adequate sleep, a difficult weight cut, and couldn’t adjust to the time difference.”
WH: Did your family’s involvement with weightlifting influence your career?
RR: “I have a cousin [Diaz] who encouraged me to join. Then, eventually, I began to love the sport on my own. Now, here I am. I’m pursuing higher goals for myself, and for my family.”
WH: As an athlete, are you properly supported in the Philippines?
RR: “My basic needs are always provided for, and there are some extra perks at times. I also get some help from my sponsor, MVP Sports Foundation.”
WH: What do you have planned for 2026?
RR: “I will be training full-time in Manila from now on. I’m hoping my federation will let me compete in all available international tournaments in 2026. I really want to keep on improving.”
