Carlos Yulo looks back on 'rollercoaster' 2024: 'Super grateful' | ABS-CBN
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Carlos Yulo looks back on 'rollercoaster' 2024: 'Super grateful'
Carlos Yulo looks back on 'rollercoaster' 2024: 'Super grateful'
Paris Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo visits the ABS-CBN Newsroom at the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on August 27, 2024. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Paris Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo visits the ABS-CBN Newsroom at the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on August 27, 2024. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Just four months after his historic campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics, double gold medalist Carlos Yulo has already resumed light training.
MANILA -- Just four months after his historic campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics, double gold medalist Carlos Yulo has already resumed light training.
During the holiday season, however, the gymnast is taking the time to reflect on all that he has achieved this year, as well as expressing his gratitude to God and his unwavering supporters.
During the holiday season, however, the gymnast is taking the time to reflect on all that he has achieved this year, as well as expressing his gratitude to God and his unwavering supporters.
"Rollercoaster po talaga itong taon na ito para sa akin. Super grateful po talaga," said Yulo. "Wala po akong masabi kundi pasasalamat sa Panginoon at sa mga tumulong sa akin especially."
"Rollercoaster po talaga itong taon na ito para sa akin. Super grateful po talaga," said Yulo. "Wala po akong masabi kundi pasasalamat sa Panginoon at sa mga tumulong sa akin especially."
"Kahit natatalo ako before Olympics, nagstay talaga sila… Hindi po ako makakaangat kung hindi dahil sa kanila kaya sobrang saya po na matatapos 'yung taon na maraming na-accomplish at higit sa lahat healthy and thankful po," he added.
"Kahit natatalo ako before Olympics, nagstay talaga sila… Hindi po ako makakaangat kung hindi dahil sa kanila kaya sobrang saya po na matatapos 'yung taon na maraming na-accomplish at higit sa lahat healthy and thankful po," he added.
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With his sights set on 2025, Yulo is preparing for key competitions, including the Asian Championships, World Championships, and the Southeast Asian Games.
With his sights set on 2025, Yulo is preparing for key competitions, including the Asian Championships, World Championships, and the Southeast Asian Games.
He will continue his training at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) headquarters in Intramuros under Coach Allen Aldrin Castañeda. Yulo also plans to attend training camps abroad to further hone his skills.
He will continue his training at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) headquarters in Intramuros under Coach Allen Aldrin Castañeda. Yulo also plans to attend training camps abroad to further hone his skills.
Reflecting on Yulo's success, Coach Castañeda said: "Para sa akin, sobrang saya. Parang nasa heaven ako."
Reflecting on Yulo's success, Coach Castañeda said: "Para sa akin, sobrang saya. Parang nasa heaven ako."
Yulo on Wednesday made an appearance at the Christmas party of GAP, along with his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose.
Yulo on Wednesday made an appearance at the Christmas party of GAP, along with his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose.
The event featured surprises for GAP members, including raffle draws, dance-offs, games, and special performances by the gymnastics team.
The event featured surprises for GAP members, including raffle draws, dance-offs, games, and special performances by the gymnastics team.
In his holiday message, Yulo said: "Advance Merry Christmas and Happy New Year po sa ating lahat. Mag-ingat po tayo palagi. Lagi po tayo magpasalamat sa Kaniya, magmahalan, at enjoy."
In his holiday message, Yulo said: "Advance Merry Christmas and Happy New Year po sa ating lahat. Mag-ingat po tayo palagi. Lagi po tayo magpasalamat sa Kaniya, magmahalan, at enjoy."
But when asked about his Christmas wish, Yulo admitted that he wasn't sure.
But when asked about his Christmas wish, Yulo admitted that he wasn't sure.
"We already have a lot," he said, again expressing gratitude for the blessings he received this year.
"We already have a lot," he said, again expressing gratitude for the blessings he received this year.
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