Press Release - PRIB: Senate commends Yulo, RP Olympians

Praises for Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics continue to pour in as the Senate on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 adopted resolutions congratulating the 22 athletes led by two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo.

With all senators made co-authors, the upper chamber adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 1128, authored by Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., taking into consideration SRNs 1129, 1132, 1140, 1141 and 1144 commending and congratulating Team Philippines "for their impressive performance" in Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Filipino Olympians hauled two golds and another two bronze medals , making it the country's best performance ever in the Olympics since 1924.

"The historic and record-breaking achievements by the Filipino Olympians, which can be considered as the country's best Olympics stint in history, proves that Filipinos are among the best and brightest in the global arena of sports," Revilla said in his resolution.

"The 22-strong Philippine contingent in the Paris 2024 Olympics has served as an epitome of the 'quintessence of Filipino spirit' defining the nation's continuous showcase of perseverance, discipline and excellence. Their participation in the quadrennial sporting event is proof of unfolding historical milestones beyond chasing medals. They are exemplars in their respective fields who shine their light of inspiration to our next generations of athletes," it added.

Earlier, Yulo and 21 other athletes got a warm reception at the Malacañang Palace where they were received by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and the First Family after they arrived from Paris.

Aside from Yulo, who bagged gold medals in floor exercises and vault, commended were boxing bronze medalist Nesty Petecio, who won silver medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and first time Olympic medalist Aira Villegas, who also won bronze in boxing.

Other athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics were fencer Samantha Catantan, swimmers Jarod Hatch and Kayla Sanchez, trackster Lauren Hoffman, hurdler John Cabang Tolentino, boxers Eumir Marcial, Carlo Paalam, and Hergie Bacyadan, weightlifters John Ceniza, Elreen Ann Ando and Vanessa Palomar Sarno, pole vaulter EJ