Team PhilippinesCarlos Yulowas awarded a new home, money, medical care, and even a lifetime supply of ramen. The 24-year-old won themen’s floor eventwith a score of 15.000 on Saturday (August 3). Thegymnast’s victory marked the first time a Filipino male climbed the podium.
The next day, the athlete won his second gold medal after competing at the men’s vault final as he was the only athlete to surpass the 15-point mark,The New York Postreported on Tuesday (August 6).
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Team Philippines Carlos Yulo was awarded a new home, money, medical care, and even a lifetime supply of ramen
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And with his twoOlympicgold medals, tripling the Philippines’ medal count in the span of just two days in 100 years of the country’s participation, Carlos was rewarded with plenty of astonishing perks.
Apart from a financial windfall worth tens of millions of Philippine pesos from both the local government and private firms, the athlete, endearingly referred to as “Caloy,” was also promised a condo unit worth an estimated $414,000,Larry Brown Sportsreported on Monday (August 5).
The condo was initially a two-bedroom unit, but it got upgraded to three bedrooms when Carlos won a second medal, as perLarry Brown Sports.
The 24-year-old won the men’s floor event with a score of 15.000 on Saturday (August 3)
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Making his nation proud, the gymnast was also gifted a voucher worth around $20,000 to spend in a department store, unlimited entry at a local buffet chain, and a lifetime supply of ramen.
The rewards do not stop there. Carlos will also be offered unlimited colonoscopies and gastroenterology consultations once he turns 45 years old, according toWhen in Manila.
The gymnast’s victory marked the first time a Filipino male climbed the podium
The Philippines’ House of Representatives awarded Carlos the Congressional Medal of Excellence on Wednesday (August 7)
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The athlete, endearingly referred to as “Caloy,” was also promised a condo unit worth an estimated $414,000
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Carlos tripled the Philippines’ medal count in the span of just two days in 100 years of the country’s participation
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Other private sponsors have further offered Carlos a lifetime supply of food at a buffet, Korean fried chicken, cookies, and engineering designs.
WithWhen in Manilasharing the full reveal of the prizes gifted to theathlete, many people were left delighted, as an Instagram user commented: “Hoping na all of these incentives would give it to him fully. Like it’s his Winning Right.”
A handful of different private sponsors have further offered Carlos many perks
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A person wrote: “He also gets unlimited high-fives from all Filipinos!”
“Mans secured the BAG! Way to go Yulo!” a netizen added.
Someone shared: “He should be tax-free for life!”
Carlos was gifted with a lifetime supply of different types of foods
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An observer penned: “We’re so proud of you, Carlos!! Well done and congratulations!!!!”
A separate individual chimed in: “Def one of the true heroes of our country who should be celebrated with the utmost respect and dignity.”
The Philippines’ House of Representatives awarded Carlos the Congressional Medal of Excellence on Wednesday (August 7),GMA Networkreported.
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“For his remarkable victory and exceptional performances at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics that brought great honor and glory to the country while showcasing the magnanimity of a Filipino athlete, Carlos Edriel P. Yulo deserves utmost recognition and commendation,” House Speaker and Leyte lawmaker Martin Romualdez said.
He added: “Caloy Yulo is truly one of the greatest Filipino athletes of all time. His victory is a victory for every Filipino.
Carlos was awarded unlimited entry at a local buffet chain and a lifetime supply of ramen
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Carlos eventually joined the national team at age eight before qualifying in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
“He deserves it,” a reader commented
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