House Resolution commends 22 Paris Olympics athletes, awards Yulo P6M cash

A House Resolution has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives to commend 22 Filipino athletes who participated in the Paris Olympic Games, with particular recognition for gymnast Carlos Yulo.

During Wednesday's session, resolutions congratulating Yulo were consolidated with House Resolution No. 1864, authored by Speaker Martin Romualdez, which conferred on him the Congressional Medal of Excellence, the highest award given to Filipino achievers in sports.

Yulo will receive P6 million in cash incentives from the House of Representatives and a total of P20 million from Pagcor for his two victories at the Paris Olympics.

The resolution highlights Yulo's achievements, including winning two gold medals with historic scores that dethroned Tokyo Olympic champion Artem Dolgopyat and bested Jake Jarman.

Additionally, Yulo's coach and trainer will each receive P5 million per gold medal won by their athlete, totaling P10 million in incentives.

The resolution emphasizes the need for increased government support for sports development, noting that Filipino athletes often lack institutional backing and rely on personal sacrifices and external assistance.

Lawmakers urge relevant government agencies and the private sector to prioritize grassroots sports development and provide more substantial financial backing for Filipino athletes.