Nestor Landag Colonia (born February 16, 1992) is a flyweight weightlifter from the

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. He won the 2015 Asian Championships and placed third in the

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at the 2015 World and 2016 Asian Championships. He qualified for the

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. He is coached by his uncle Gregorio Colonia, who competed at the 1988 Olympics. Airman 2nd Class Colonia is also part of the

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weightlifting team, together with Hidilyn Diaz.

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