Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo proved that he could also get a gold medal for his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
On August 3, 2024, Yulo won the country’s second gold medal after winning the gymnastic floor exercise finals, scoring 15,000 points.
Yulo couldn’t help but become emotional after giving honor to the country after years of hard work and dreaming of becoming a top athlete in his sports.
CINEMA!! 🔥🔥🔥
Carlos Yulo delivered a great performance in the men’s gymnastics floor exercise finals, scoring a total of 15.000 points.
Yulo’s final rank will be determined after the said Olympic Games event!#Paris2024 #OlympicGames #ParaSaBayan #100TaongLaban pic.twitter.com/6f3AMCZYUA
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 3, 2024
As a gold medalist, Yulo would receive millions of pesos in rewards from the government and private entities.
According to Republic Act 10699, Olympic gold medalists like Yulo would receive P10,000,000 from the government and an Olympic Gold Medal of Valor from the Philippine Sports Commission.
Megaworld would also give Yulo a condominium unit in Bonifacio Global City worth P24,000,000 pesos.
The mentioned rewards didn’t include the possible sponsorships and other rewards Yulo may receive from private individuals and companies.
A hero’s welcome was also waiting for Yulo once he arrived in the country and a courtesy call from the palace.