Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with his trophy after winning against Jannik Sinner of Italy during their men’s singles finals match of the China Open tennis tournament, at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik … Read more
Carlos Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Carlos Yulo designed his own training camp prior to the Paris Olympics and wound up winning a historic … Read more
Carlos Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) No longer a country thirsting for its first Olympic gold medal, the Philippines is looking to stretch its … Read more
Gymnastics Association of the Philippines President Cynthia Carrion during Team Philippines’ Heroes’ Parade in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) President Cynthia Carrion couldn’t help her emotions at the conclusion of Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. When asked about her thoughts on the crowd’s reception towards Yulo, … Read more
Carlos Yulo raises his fist during Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Paris Olympics 2024 double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo shared a short but heartfelt message to his father Mark Andrew on Wednesday. In a Facebook post shared by Carlos, he thanked his father for showing up during the Heroes’ Parade for Team Philippines. … Read more
Carlos Yulo of the Philippines celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) MANILA, Philippines — The hero’s welcome for the Filipino Paris Olympians is on Wednesday in Manila with double … Read more
INQUIRER.net/Ryan Leagogo MANILA, Philippines — Following star gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic haul of two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants more Filipino athletes to shine in their respective sports and score more victories for the country. To make this possible, Marcos said he would consult the 24-year-old Yulo on what … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Olympians Carlos Edriel Yulo and Ernest John “EJ” Obiena will receive a cash reward from the Manila local government unit following their achievements in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced on Tuesday. Carlos Yulo, who bagged two gold medals in the gymnastics competition for two consecutive days, will receive a … Read more
Philippines’ Carlos Yulo poses with his gold medal during the podium ceremony for the artistic gymnastics men’s floor exercise during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 3, 2024. —Photo by Lionel Bonaventure/Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines — Two days removed from his monumental double-golden feat in the Paris Olympics, … Read more
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz gestures at the net as he plays Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during the men’s singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) PARIS — Emotional and unable to hold back tears, Carlos Alcaraz needed a moment to compose … Read more