Filipino Carlos Yulo, who defeated Artur Davtyan in the vault final at the 2024 Olympic Games, has become a true national hero and pride of his country.
In Paris, the 24-year-old Carlos Yulo achieved incredible success, becoming a two-time Olympic champion. He won gold in both floor exercises and the vault, becoming the first Filipino gymnast to win a medal at the Olympics.
In the entire history of the Philippines' participation in the Olympics, the country has only three gold medals, two of which were won by Yulo in Paris.
♦ Carlos Yulo is now set for life: his support and recognition in the country continue to grow, and he receives numerous offers and awards from various companies and organizations.
♦ A car lighting specialist offered him a free set of headlights and fog lights for his vehicle.
♦ A wedding photographer offered free services to the 24-year-old athlete.
♦ Another company offered a lifetime supply of phone cases.
♦ A Filipino doctor promised free consultations and endoscopic procedures for Yulo when he turns 45, as well as for any needy patients Yulo recommends.
♦ The speaker of the lower house of Congress, Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, called Carlos a "sports hero" and "national treasure." Yulo will receive 6 million Philippine pesos (approximately $103,000) and a congressional medal, as well as 10 million pesos under a law that provides incentives for athletes.
♦ Private sector companies, both large and small, have announced numerous gifts, including a fully furnished three-bedroom apartment worth 32 million pesos in Taguig City.
♦ Yulo has also been offered a lifetime supply of free buffets, baked macaroni and cheese, and chicken inasal — a grilled chicken dish — from various chain restaurants.
Carlos Yulo has not only brought fame to his country on the international stage but has also become a source of inspiration for millions of Filipinos, proving that determination and the drive to win can lead to remarkable achievements.
Source: The Guardian.