
Metro Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the entire country celebrated the historic win of gymnast Carlos Yulo, whose floor exercise routine earned him a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday.
READ: Carlos Yulo brings home Paris Olympic gold in floor exercise
His victory in the floor exercise final at the Bercy Arena is the country’s first medal in the Paris campaign.
“I am confident that it will not be the last,” Marcos wrote on his Facebook account. “Congratulations, Caloy! The entire country stands proud with you!”
Vice President Sara Duterte also saluted Yulo’s hard work as it produced the first Olympic gold medal of the Philippines in artistic gymnastics.
Mabuhay sa paglikha mo ng kasaysayan!
Kasama ng buong bayan, bumabati tayo kay Carlos Edriel Yulo sa pagkapanalo niya ng ginto sa Men's Floor Exercises sa 2024 Olympics sa Paris, Pransiya. pic.twitter.com/OcyWmkTZkE
— National Historical Commission of the Philippines (@NHCPOfficial) August 3, 2024
Lupang Hinirang was played once again in the quadrennial showpiece. Yulo is the second Filipino Olympic gold medalist after Hidilyn Diaz’s weightlifting victory at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
CHAMPIONS RECOGNIZE CHAMPIONS 🤝
Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist, pens a heartfelt congratulatory message to Carlos Yulo after he captured the men's floor exercise gold in the #Paris2024 #Olympics .
📸 Hidilyn Diaz/Instagram pic.twitter.com/aICYEfXU6A
— NewsWatch Plus PH (@newswatchplusph) August 4, 2024
In an Instagram post, Diaz shared that she is proud of the 24-year-old gymnast.
“I-enjoy mo ang bunga ng pinagpaguran mo,” she said. “At lagi mong ibabalik – sa Diyos at bayan dahil lahat ng tagumpay natin ay hindi pansarili.”
[Translation: Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Always give it back to God and country because our triumphs are not only for us.]
Lawmakers and some envoys to Manila also expressed pride in Yulo’s historic win.
Congratulations Carlos Edriel Yulo, for winning the Philippines’ first-ever gold medal in gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics! You make the Filipinos proud! pic.twitter.com/5DcoTM5OBh
— Senator Koko Pimentel (@senkokopimentel) August 3, 2024
Congratulations from 🇩🇪to Carlos Yuno and the 🇵🇭for the gold medal won today! What a wonderful achievement and an outstanding performance! #Paris2024
Simply amazing!!! https://t.co/2CfT1wPkYQ— Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke (@germanyinphl) August 3, 2024
Loved watching this historic moment! Congratulations on winning GOLD at the #Paris2024 #OlympicGames ! 🥇🇵🇭❤️ pic.twitter.com/95McrQ21mn
— Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson (@USAmbPH) August 3, 2024
Celebrities and other well-known personalities also flooded congratulatory comments on social media platforms, especially on International Gymnastics Federation’s accounts.
Congratulations Carlos Yulo for bagging the Gold in Men”s Floor Exercise!!!!!! Maraming salamat sa karangalang binigay mo sa Pilipinas! Pag-uwi mo dumeretso ka sa Vice Comedy Club libre ka na sa entrance may kasama pang nachos at bottomless iced tea! Chozzzz!!!!
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) August 3, 2024
Filipino social media users also shared sentiments on the importance of Yulo’s win.
Our first gold is from a woman competing in weightlifting. Now, our second – a man in gymnastics.
The power that this message holds. Do not limit the opportunities for Filipino kids just because of gender stereotypes.
Mabuhay, Hidilyn at Caloy! 🇵🇭🥇
— Vince Liban 🏳️🌈🌹 #HappyEquality #YEStoEquality (@vinceliban) August 3, 2024
Hidilyn Diaz and Carlos Yulo are great examples of why parents should support their kids in whatever sport they want to pursue. These outstanding athletes not only excel in breaking gender norms, but also achieve success and win medals. Eyyyyyy! 🤙🏽🥇🇵🇭#PinoyPride#olympics2024 pic.twitter.com/1ZGsBAqamd
— Tito Nim (@titonimmy) August 3, 2024
Brands also celebrated Yulo
Various brands joined the chorus of congratulations, honoring Yulo’s golden victory.
Among them, Purefoods TJ Hotdog posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter prominently displays the message “No. 1 Ka Sa Amin, Carlos Yulo!” against a dynamic backdrop, emphasizing the national pride and joy felt by Filipinos worldwide.
Nutri Chunks Dog Food also celebrated Carlos Yulo’s gold medal victory on Facebook and Instagram with a vibrant and eye-catching post featuring a congratulatory message that reads “PAWerful Performance! Congratulations!” emphasizing the play on words to tie in with the pet food brand.
For McDonald’s it means depicting Yulo’s triumphant stance and seamlessly integrated with the iconic Golden Arches of McDonald’s.
With the nation’s unwavering support behind him, Carlos Yulo’s future in gymnastics looks brighter than ever. His achievements serve as a reminder of the power of hard work, determination, and the incredible potential of Filipino athletes.
Another post also on Facebook showed an outline image of Yulo triumphantly standing on a golden yellow can of Star Corned Beef. It’s a striking visual that pays homage to Yulo’s outstanding achievement, symbolizing his golden victory.
Check out other congratulatory posts here:
You erased all mistakes from your routine and made history as the first male Filipino athlete to bring home the gold. 🏅
National Book Store joins every Filipino in saying: Congratulations, Carlos Yulo! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cNwramkP7H
— National Book Store (@nbsalert) August 4, 2024

Golden. pic.twitter.com/HHpGjSCyBP
— McDo Philippines (@McDo_PH) August 3, 2024


















