Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam FILE PHOTO
The historic feat of star gymnast Carlos Yulo was an “spectacular milestone” not only for the Philippines however for Southeast Asia too as he was the one athlete from the area who gained two Olympic gold medals on the Paris Olympics.
This accolade got here from Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam throughout his bilateral assembly with President Marcos in Malacañang on Thursday.
The 2 leaders’ dialogue on international coverage and collaborative efforts immediately shifted to sports activities when Tharman talked about Yulo’s victory in gymnastics earlier this month.
“You realize, this stuff do matter. There was simply one thing very spectacular concerning the efficiency of Filipino athletes on the Olympic video games,” he started.
The Singaporean chief identified that the 24-year-old gymnast was the one athlete from the area who introduced house two gold medals.
“It’s an actual milestone for all of us. I imply, we shine a little bit of the mirrored glory of the Philippines … That’s the facility of sports activities,” Tharman mentioned, including that Yulo’s victory “gave everybody a lift due to nationwide delight.”
Mr. Marcos was all smiles and beaming with delight as he listened to the Singaporean president’s praises for the star gymnast.
Heroes’ welcome
In response, Mr. Marcos mentioned the Filipino folks’s welcome for the victorious Filipino Olympians—not simply Yulo—was overwhelming.
He recalled the heroes’ welcome for the athletes held in Malacañang on Tuesday night time to fete Yulo and boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, who introduced house bronze medals for the nation as nicely.
“I used to be telling everybody that night time that it’s not about us. We’re only a mirrored glory over right here and attempting to be a part of the achievements of our athletes,” Mr. Marcos mentioned.
He added: “We’re very, very proud … It was actually, actually, a really glad day for your entire Philippines … It gave everybody a lift. It actually did.”
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Tharman’s effusive reward for the Philippines’ golden boy got here on the heels of a heartwarming, two-hour welcome parade for the Filipino Olympians on Wednesday afternoon.
The day earlier than, Mr. Marcos introduced a further incentive of P20 million for Yulo and a further P2 million for Petecio and Villegas, on high of their different incentives from the non-public sector and as mandated by Republic Act No. 10699 or the Nationwide Athletes and Coaches Advantages and Incentives Act.
