A hero’s welcome awaits Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo after winning gold medals in gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“The City of Manila is already preparing a hero’s welcome for Carlos Yulo because we are immensely proud of our Manileño from Leveriza, Malate,” Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna said.
“When we meet him, we will present Carlos Yulo cash incentives, awards, and symbols of the eternal gratitude of the proud Capital City of the Philippines.”
“When we meet him, we will present Carlos Yulo cash incentives, awards, and symbols of the eternal gratitude of the proud Capital City of the Philippines,” Lacuna added.
The lady mayor recalled how she felt when she watched Yulo perform.
“Our hearts leaped in our chests as Caloy leaped high in the air. We stomped our feet on the floor as Caloy nailed those solid landings that felt like earthquakes. Our eyes glowed in admiration as Caloy showed sure control as he executed that perfect handstand,” she said.
“Tears welled up in our eyes and flowed in streams on our faces as the Philippine Flag rose in Paris.”
“We sang along as Caloy sang the Philippine National Anthem. Tears welled up in our eyes and flowed in streams on our faces as the Philippine Flag rose in Paris. As Carlos cried tears of utter joy, we cried too,” Lacuna added.
As a child, Yulo represented the City of Manila in the Palarong Panrehiyon, then the National Capital Region in the Palarong Pambansa, before eventually winning international gymnastics competitions.
