Press Release - Jinggoy files resolution commending PH delegation's best and strongest showing in Paris Olympics

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending and congratulating the country's delegation in the just-concluded Paris Olympics, saying that the 22-athlete delegation accomplished the best and strongest showing yet in the Philippines' 100 years of participation in the world's biggest multi-sport event.

In bringing home two gold and two bronze medals, the Philippine delegation positioned the country at the 37th slot in the Olympic medal tally board and as the best-performing country in Southeast Asia.

"This is a significant rise from the 50th ranking earned by the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a record medal haul of one gold, two silver, and one bronze," Estrada said in his Senate Resolution No. 1129.

"The Filipino athletes, together with their coaches, trainers and support teams, bearing the national colors superbly represented the country in the Olympics, showcased Filipinos' athletic prowess and sportsmanship on the biggest sporting stage, and brought pride, honor, and inspiration to the entire nation," the Senate leader added.

Gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo made history for being the first male athlete to win the gold medal after topping the men's floor exercise in artistic gymnastics on August 3 and bagging another gold the next day after ruling the men's vault finals.

Boxer Aira Villegas marked an impressive Olympic debut by snagging the bronze medal in the women's 50kg division. In comparison, 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio secured her status as one of the nation's greatest fighters when she clinched bronze in the women's 57kg division on August 8.

Ernest John Obiena, the world's no. 2 and Asia's best pole vaulter, posted his strongest showing by finishing fourth, a marked improvement from his 11th ranking in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.

Golfer Bianca Pagdanganan fell short of a podium finish after she tied for fourth in the women's individual stroke play. In contrast, another Filipina golfer, Dottie Ardina wrapped her stint at joint 13th.

John Cabang Tolentino, who made his Olympic debut in Paris, clocked 13.66 seconds in the Round 1 Heat 1 of the men's 110-meter hurdles to land