Marcos celebrates Yulo’s gold medal win; House to award P3 million

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday evening lauded Carlos Yulo for winning the first gymnastics Olympic medal ever for the Philippines at the Paris Olympics.

“We’ve witnessed history as Carlos Yulo clinched the Philippines’ first GOLD medal in artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I am confident that it will not be the last,” Marcos said on Facebook. 

“Congratulations, Caloy! The entire country stands proud with you!” he added.

Shortly after Yulo's victory, the House of Representatives announced that it will award him P3 million for his extraordinary achievement. 

The former world champion flawlessly executed his routine, ending with a sure-footed landing to score 15.000 points. 

Yulo is the Philippines’ second-ever Olympic gold medalist, following weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who achieved the milestone at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. — with a report by Cristina Chi