Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a historic year for Philippine sports, as Filipino athletes won two gold and two bronze medals, led by gymnast Carlos Yulo's double gold performance. The achievements of Yulo and other Olympians were celebrated at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night on January 27, 2025, where Yulo received the Athlete of the Year award and Hidilyn Diaz was inducted into the PSA Hall of Fame.

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Last updated at May 15, 2025.

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