At the Tokyo Olympics 2020, all eyes were on the young Filipino gymnast tipped to deliver his country’s first Olympic gymnastics medal. But destiny had other plans. A rare misstep kept him out of the floor exercise final—his strongest event—and though he pushed through to the vault final, he finished agonizingly close to the podium in 4th place. No medal. No celebration. Just a silent promise to return stronger. Fast forward to Paris 2024: promise fulfilled. 15.000 in the floor exercise. 15.116 in the vault final. Two gold medals. Carlos Yulo didn’t just rewrite the narrative—he made history as the first Filipino to win Olympic gold in gymnastics… twice.

Shortly after receiving his second Olympic gold medal, Carlos Yulo would go on to share this glory with everyone. She said in his native language, which translates to, “Of course, I want gymnastics to grow in the Philippines… I want kids to try gymnastics, that’s what I would like.” Guess what? His dream might be coming true!

“With God, everything is possible” were the words on Carlos Yulo’s recent Instagram story. The picture above the text showed Yulo and a man sitting next to each other. Both smiling at the camera appear to be signing documents on clipboards. The man on the left is wearing a gray blazer over a light pink shirt, and the man on the right, our Olympic gold medalist, is in a casual white t-shirt with glasses. Both have pens in hand and appear to be involved in a formal signing or agreement. So, what is Yulo upto this time?

Well, the answer lies in the backdrop of the image itself. Behind the two men is a banner with the logo and name, Filinvest City– a clear clue! So, a prominent real estate and investment company in the Philippines is currently developing Filinvest City: a world-class sports hub located in the heart of Metro South. As per reports, this project aims to support multiple sports and strengthen the nation’s athletic infrastructure. And Yulo? He’s not just posing in front of it — he’s officially part of it.

As part of the project, a dedicated gymnastics facility will be developed in partnership with Carlos Yulo, with the goal of nurturing future champions and inspiring the next generation of Filipino athletes. On May 16, 2025, Yulo met with Don Ubaldo, Head of Filinvest Townships, to formalize the collaboration. For the two-time Olympic gold medalist, it’s more than just a facility — it’s the beginning of a lifelong dream taking shape.

What’s next for Carlos Yulo?

After his Tokyo failure and historic double gold in the floor exercise and vault at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Yulo expressed his intent to continue competing at the highest level. He stated, “Of course, I still have another Olympics, in 2028. I will prepare for that thoroughly and I will practice well“. In another discussion with The Straits Times, he said, “My next goal is to get a medal in the individual all-around and try to protect the gold medal in floor and vault. But there’s always more to it, it’s not all about the medals, for me, it’s all about experience.”

Beyond aiming for Gold, he has another ambition for LA. “It will be fun for sure that we’ll both represent the Philippines in the Olympics. It will be exciting for us,” Yulo said, while referencing his brother as well. Beyond personal achievements, Yulo harbors the dream of competing alongside his younger brother, Karl Eldrew Yulo, in the 2028 Olympics. Karl Eldrew, a promising gymnast in his own right, has expressed determination to make this dream a reality, stating, “I will make it possible even though it seems impossible. I will train hard.“

Yulo is meticulously planning his path to the 2028 Olympics, with a schedule that includes major competitions like the Asian Gymnastics Championship, World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and the Southeast Asian Games. He emphasized the importance of staying healthy and continuously improving, noting, “The main goal is to reach the Olympics (Los Angeles 2028) healthy and better prepared.“

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