Carlos Yulo’s influence fuels rise of Cebu’s gymnastics scene

Glendale G. Rosal 09/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over a month has passed since Carlos Yulo’s double gold win in the Paris Olympics for the Philippines. While much attention was focused on Yulo’s personal challenges off the mat, it was his…

Carlos Yulo’s coach to conduct monthly trainings in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 09/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Allen Aldrin Castañeda, the coach of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, will return to Cebu soon to hold monthly training sessions here as part of his commitment to discover diamond in the…

Niece of Carlos Yulo’s coach to vie in Malaysian gymnastics competition

Glendale G. Rosal 08/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Eight-year-old Daniella Myrn Castañeda Dela Pisa, a young gymnast from Cebu, is set to represent the Philippines at the Dream Cup 2024 in Malaysia from August 29 to September 1. With the determination and…

Funding for basketball vs. other sports: Netizens share their takes

CTU Intern Ricazen Tan 08/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Carlos Yulo’s back-to-back Olympic championship win blew up Filipinos’ social media spaces, as several netizens shared their thoughts on the win. In fact, actress Agot Isidro shared a post asking netizens whether reducing the budget…

Cebu teacher recalls time with Fil-Brit Olympian Jake Jarman

CTU Intern Ricazen Tan 08/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Did you know that Filipino-British Olympian Jake Jarman attended preschool in Cebu City in 2006? Jake Jarman is a British gymnast who won a bronze medal in the gymnastics floor exercise at the Paris…

Cebuana gymnastics coach pushes for better support amidst Yulo’s Olympic triumph

Glendale G. Rosal 08/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carlos Yulo’s historic double-gold feat at the Paris Olympics has brought to the spotlight the demanding world of gymnastics. Cebuana gymnastics coach Darlene Dela Pisa said Yulo’s victory inspired many children to try…

Cebuana gymnast aims to emulate SEA Games gold medalist

Glendale G. Rosal 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Gymnastics is considered one of the most graceful and medal-rich sports events featured in Palarong Pambansa, and the host Central Visayas (Region 7) won’t have a shortage of contenders in this competition. As…

Carlos Yulo wins bronze in Baku World Cup

June Navarro 03/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Yulo managed to reach the podium in his first high-caliber foreign meet since a world championship stint nearly half a year back. The Filipino gymnastics star punctuated his stint in the Baku, Azerbaijan…

Cebu’s Ritmik Jimnastiks wins 19 golds in Davao Goldentwist Gymnastics Competition

Glendale G. Rosal 09/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The multi-titled Ritmik Jimnastiks La Sugbo gymnastics team is planning to join more contests this year after raking in 19 gold medals in the recently concluded Mindanao Wide-Davao Goldentwist Gymnastics Competition held last…

Cristine Reyes proud of daughter Amarah’s gymnastics feat

Dale Calanog 09/17/2023

Actress Cristine Reyes is one proud mom to her daughter, Amarah, who recently got to show off her skills in a gymnastics competition. On her social media pages, the “Martyr or Murderer” actress gave a glimpse of…

Cebu gymnasts bag 9 medals in Malaysia competitions

Glendale G. Rosal 09/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Gymnastics Academy of Cebu hauled nine medals in the recently concluded Dream Cup International Gymnastics Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  The medal haul was headed by Cebu Gymnastics Academy’s head coach and…

Carlos Yulo’s younger brother dominates Palaro with 6 gymnastics golds

08/05/2023

Gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo has so far crowned himself as the athlete with the most gold medals at the 2023 Palarong Pambansa. The 15-year-old brother of world champion Carlos Yulo raked victories in four apparatuses—horizontal bar, floor…

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