Paris Olympics’ double gold medalist Carlos Yulo raises his fist during Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a resolution recommending Olympic double-gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo be inducted into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame through the Philippine Sports Commission.

House Resolution 2131, approved during the plenary session, seeks to enshrine the gymnast in the prestigious hall pursuant to Republic Act 8757 or an act establishing the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame.

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The law stipulates that candidates must have secured at least a bronze medal in an Olympic event to qualify.

The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame immortalizes athletes who serve as role models for young athletes and inspire the Filipino youth to strive for greatness in their respective fields.

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Yulo, 24, achieved a historic double-gold feat at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, capturing titles in the men’s floor exercise and vault events.

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Recognizing his achievements, the House also conferred the Congressional Medal of Excellence on Yulo.

The resolution highlighted Yulo’s decorated career, which includes six World Championship medals (two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals) alongside 10 Asian championship titles and nine Southeast Asian Games gold medals in various gymnastics events.

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Yulo has amassed 128 gold medals throughout his career, with 43 coming from international competitions and 85 from local events.

“Carlos Edriel P. Yulo’s historic victory earned for the Philippines the respect and adulation of other countries, and he served as an inspiration for Filipino athletes to strive for excellence, and thus deserves the honor to be enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame,” the resolution stated.

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