The Philippines is replete with world-class athletes who continually bring glory to our country. One of our many champions is the young gymnast Carlos Edriel “Caloy” Yulo.
A gymnastics world champion, Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, and 2020 Olympian, Yulo shares his story of overcoming hardships and striving to get better in hopes of inspiring a next generation of champions.
The 19-year-old is fresh off a historic first-place finish in the floor exercise at the 2019 Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany and his impressive performance at the 30th Southeast Asian Games, where he hauled in two golds and five silvers.
His rise in the sport has captivated millions, earning him adoring fans who’ve resonated well with his humble beginnings. He has the chance to bring more honor to the country as he gears up for this year’s Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
His story, featured in the new Milo advertisement, begins from being a young curious kid tumbling around at home and in the streets of Manila to testing his mettle at the Milo Little Olympics and eventually conquering the global stage.
Yulo has had the support of his family, guiding and motivating him through it all. The story echoes the call to unleash the inner Champion in every child with the new Milo Champion formula.
“Sobrang proud and thankful po ako na maging part ng Milo (I am very proud and thankful to be part of Milo’s roster of champions),” enthused Yulo.
He continued, “Dito ako nagsimula sa sports journey ko, and I hope that I can continue to inspire others na maging champions din in their own ways (This is where my sports journey has started and I hope I can continue to inspire others to be champions in their own ways).”
The young champion traces his gymnastics roots in the Milo – Club Gymnastica Sports Clinics and the Milo Little Olympics, where he won four consecutive Most Outstanding Athlete awards; and the Palarong Pambansa, where he secured several golds in multiple appearances representing NCR.
Yulo’s champion story is posted on Milo Philippines’ official Facebook page.