Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo finally broke his silence over the family issues surrounding his victory at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.
In an exclusive interview, TV host Toni Gonzaga asked Yulo about the situation. The Olympian revealed why he chose to remain silent last month, describing the matters as too “personal” for everyone to know.
“Personal po kasi masyado eh. Like, hindi na rin po para malaman ng tao, ng buong sambayanan kung ano ‘yung nangyari,” Yulo answered.
“Basta ako, alam ko po sa sarili ko, sa puso ko na napatawad ko sila and inamin ko sa sarili ko na nagkamali ako. Kinarma na ako kasi mali nga naman na sagutin mo sila ng ganu’n na, siyempre emotional ka na po, eh. Gusto mo ipaglaban ‘yung sarili mo and ‘yung relationship niyo,” he added.
The national athlete also shared that he had already moved on. He emphasized that instead of giving attention to the issues, he wanted to focus on himself, his relationship with Chloe San Jose, and the people who truly support and love him.
“Alam ko kung ano ‘yung mali ko, tinanggap ko ‘yun, ipinagdasal ko ‘yun kay Lord, humingi ako ng tawad. Magpo-focus na ako sa sarili ko ngayon and sa relationship namin ni Chloe and nag-move on kami,” explained Yulo.
“‘Yung blessing na binigay ni Lord, sobrang hindi mo ma-explain ‘yung ganu’ng kalaking achievement and blessing na ibinigay niya. At the same time, binigyan niya ako ng mga taong totoong magmamahal sa’kin, totoong susuportahan ako na kahit matalo, manalo, nand’yan sila, kasama ko sila umiyak,” he continued.
On the other hand, Chloe shared that she could relate to what the gymnast had experienced.
“S’yempre, nasasaktan po ako kasi it happened to me na. So, I know how it feels like na your own blood is like putting you down, na hindi naniniwala sa’yo,” said Chloe.
She emphasized that while it’s okay to put family first, they should also be the first people to support, love, and protect you.
“Yes, family first. Pero family should be the first ones also na sinusuportahan ka, pinoprotektahan ka. So, why is it the opposite?” explained Chloe.
“Sila ‘yung unang nag-do-down sa’yo. Sila ‘yung una na hindi naniniwala sa’yo. So, why is that? Para sa’kin po, it doesn’t make sense or parang hindi po nagtutugma ‘yung ‘family first dapat’. So, family first should be the first ones to love you and support you unconditionally,” she added.
