EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Yulo reveals what other sports he wants to learn

Rhea Manila Santos

<p>After a historic win at this year’s Paris Olympics which had him bringing home two gold medals for the country in men&#x27;s artistic gymnastics, athlete Carlos Yulo has been busy with various commitments since returning to the Philippines last month. </p><p>During his recent guesting on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap"><em><strong>ASAP Natin &#x27;To</strong></em></a> last September 1, the talented gymnast even had Kapamilya stars like Andrea Brillantes getting star struck and asking for a photo with him in the dressing room. During the taping for his guesting, PUSH got the chance to chat with Carlo and ask some fun questions about himself. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_XEevRSGdv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A183820.79999999702%2C%22ls%22%3A19032.19999999553%2C%22le%22%3A19062.10000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="714" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/9/3/carlos-yulo-recalls-challenging-time-that-almost-made-him-give-up-033"><strong>READ: Carlos Yulo recalls challenging time that almost made him give up<br/></strong></a></div><p>Having started out as a gymnast ever since he was seven years old which had him training for most of his life and living in Japan, <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com"><strong>PUSH</strong></a> asked Carlo what other sport he would have wanted to try learning or competing in if given the chance.</p><p>“Siguro karate or taekwondo, mga ganung sports siguro,” he said shyly. Contrary to his outstanding presence on the mat, Carlos also exuded a very down-to-earth and humble charm during his visit to ABS-CBN.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_KtKLuPsCG/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A184981.79999999702%2C%22ls%22%3A19032.19999999553%2C%22le%22%3A19062.10000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/26/carlos-yulo-s-cash-incentives-and-rewards-now-exceed-100-million-1030"><strong>READ: Carlos Yulo’s cash incentives and rewards now exceed ₱100 million<br/></strong></a></div><p>When asked which Kapamilya stars he looks up to or what he enjoys watching on television, Carlos did not hesitate to reveal that that <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo"><em><strong>FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo</strong></em></a> star and director Coco Martin was on top of his list along with <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/rainbowrumble"><em><strong>Rainbow Rumble</strong></em></a> game show host Luis Manzano.</p><p>“Si sir Coco at si kuya Luis Manzano. Sobrang nakakatawa kasi si kuya Luis eh. Ina-idolize ko sobra kung paano siya magpatawa. Sobrang lively eh. Si sir Coco naman, pogi (laughs),” he admitted.</p><p>Before ending the interview, Carlos also shared how he felt after the warm welcome by the Kapamilya network. “Super grateful and thankful ako na naimbitahan ako dito at na-recognize yung talent and yung hard work ko. Super grateful ako at sobrang nagpapasalamat po ako,” he added. </p><p>Last August 31, after being presented with a ₱5,000,000 cash gift from DigiPlus and Arena Plus, Carlos got candid with the press about how challenging his journey was leading up tot he Olympics.</p><p>“Worth it po lahat ng mga challenges na binigay sa’kin ni Lord. And, super grateful po ako na binigyan niya ako ng ganu’n opportunity na ma-challenge rin ‘yung sarili ko at siyempre, maalagaan ‘yung mental health and ‘yung sarili ko. </p><p>&quot;Nagpapasalamat din ako kay Lord talaga po na binigyan niya ako ng mga taong magmamahal sa akin at susuportahan ako sa mga ganu’n event sa buhay ko kaya sobrang worth it po talaga na napagdaan ko ‘yun.</p><p>&quot;Hindi ako sumuko at masaya akong ginagawa ‘yung sport ko, and na-enjoy ko talaga ‘yung moments sa Paris and siyempre ‘yung pagkapanalo po talaga. Nag-backtrack po talaga lahat sa’kin ng mga difficulties po na nangyari sa’kin and sobrang saya po ng feeling ko kasi naovercome ko po lahat and sobrang kuntento po ako sa kung ano ‘yung na-achieve ko and sobrang grateful po talaga,” he explained.</p><p>Since his return to the country, various government sectors and private organizations gifted Carlos with cash incentives and rewards exceeding ₱100M. In a previous interview with ABS-CBN News, Carlos shared what he was planning to do with his cash incentives and rewards that he received, “I am going to save it and invest also. I&#x27;m not a forever athlete po. I have to take care of my personal life also and balance it also. And of course, share it sa mga bata po na gustong mag-gymnastics.”</p>

<p>Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo talks to PUSH about his other interests and reveals who are his top two favorite kapamilya stars.</p>

Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo talks to PUSH about his other interests and reveals who are his top two favorite kapamilya stars.

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EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Yulo reveals what other sports he wants to learn

EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Yulo reveals what other sports he wants to learn

Rhea Manila Santos

Published Sep 05, 2024 09:38 AM PHT

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