Carlos Yulo says golden feat in Paris Olympics has yet to sink in

Carlos Yulo is still in disbelief, days after winning two gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Yulo won the gold medals for ruling the floor exercise and vault finals in men's gymnastics.

"Apat na araw na po ang nakaklipas, 'di pa rin po talaga nagsi-sink in naka gold ako, dalawa pa," Yulo said in a 24 Oras interview on Thursday.

For him, winning the gold is the 'ultimate goal'

"Ito na po 'yung ultimate goal, grabe, wala na po akong hinihinging iba pa ngayon. Sobrang thankful po ako kay Lord na naring niya po at di niya ako pinabayaan sa lahat ng challenges na binigay niya sa akin. Nag-grow ako, really grateful na di ako sumuko," he said adding that he still wants to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics in four years time.

He also thanked those who supported him in his journey such as Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion, the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, and the MVP Sports Foundation.

Yulo was particularly grateful for the training camp held in France which the gymnast said helped them in adjusting to the timezone.

"Mas naka-adapt kami rito sa Paris. Parang naging normal na lang po ang Olympics nung nandito na kami. Mas na-less ang stress sa amin and nakatulong po talaga, sa araw pa lang, sobrang laking tulong na sa atleta," he added.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News