Carlos Yulo eyes adjustments before heading to Paris Olympics

Filipino Olympian and gymnast Carlos Yulo is eyeing some adjustments in his performance before he heads to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Yulo will compete in two more international competitions, one in April 17 in Qatar and one in May in Uzbekistan.

“Gusto ko po i-try nang i-try ‘yung nerves ko sa competition,” Yulo told JP Soriano in his 24 Oras report on April 5.

“Gusto ko magkamali nang magkamali sa competitions na ‘to para alam ko ang ia-adjust ko sa Olympics.

(I want to test my nerves in these competitions. I want to make some mistakes so I know what to adjust, come the Olympics.) 

Yulo, back in March, competed in the FIG Apparatus World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan where he claimed a bronze medal.

“Ang dami ko pong realization or pagkukulang na nasilip kaya minark ko po yun talaga,” the gymnast said

(I had a lot of realization or shortcomings so I took note of them.)

Yulo, whose goal in Paris is to excel in the individual all-around event, said he remains grateful to his former Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya, and is also thankful to his current team headed by coach Aldrin Castañeda.

“Siya po talaga ‘yung nakakakita ng potential ko. Sobrang thankful po ako sa taong ‘yun, sobrang talino. Na-provide niya po lahat ng needs nung nandun ako sa Japan.”

(He really saw my potential. I am thankful to him, he is very intelligent. He was able to provide for my needs when I was there in Japan.)

While Yulo said he will also fight for Hidilyn Diaz, who was not able to claim a slot in Paris, he will also give his all in this campaign.

“Ibibigay ko ang buong pagkatao ko sa darating na Olympics.”

(I will give my all in the coming Olympics.)

This is Yulo’s second Olympic stint after making his debut in Tokyo in 2021.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News