Press Release - Go: Senate honors Filipino Olympians for bringing glory to the nation in Paris Olympics 2024

On Monday, August 19, the Senate of the Philippines proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of Filipino Olympians who brought honor to the country during the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, joined the commendations alongside the entire Senate, led by Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, as they awarded cash incentives and the prestigious Senate Medals of Excellence to the country's top athletes.

"As Chairperson of the Committee on Sports and an avid sports enthusiast, I congratulate our Filipino athletes as well as our coaches who participated and exemplified admirable dedication and perseverance in different sporting categories of the 2024 Paris Olympics. I am so proud that we have made history as we reaped not only one medal but four medals in the biggest and grandest sporting event in the world," Go expressed.

"Indeed, the accolades and accomplishments of our athletes have served as a source of encouragement and inspiration. This goes to show that despite the challenges we are facing, we, as a country, continue to strive further and soar to greater heights," he added.

During the Plenary Session, there was also the ceremonial turnover of two PhP1.5 million checks, totaling PhP3 million, to Carlos Edriel Yulo, who made history by winning two gold medals in the men's floor exercise and vault events in artistic gymnastics. Yulo's stellar performance marked the Philippines' best Olympic finish ever.

In addition to Yulo's accolades, the Senate also recognized the remarkable efforts of Filipino boxers Nesthy Petecio (57kg category) and Aira Villegas (50kg category), who both secured bronze medals in their respective weight categories. Each athlete received PhP1 million in cash and a Medal of Excellence for their dedication and hard work.

Furthermore, the Senate also congratulated and commended the entire Philippine delegation, the Philippine Olympic Committee, and the Philippine Sports Commission for their historic achievements in Paris 2024.

The Senate chamber adopted resolutions commending and congratulating Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris