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GRAND WELCOME. Metro Manila is in full celebratory mode as it prepares to welcome Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, and the Olympic contingent with a grand parade tomorrow. Tarpaulins and digital images honoring the medal winners now adorn major thoroughfares in the capital, reflecting the country's pride in its sports heroes.
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann expressed satisfaction of the team’s accomplishments, highlighting their Southeast Asian dominance and Asia-wide ranking of seventh. Bachmann added: “The Paris Olympics has officially ended and we reached new heights in Philippine sports history. We cannot imagine the joy flowing through every Filipino as the country secured two golds and two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics—the highest number we’ve ever achieved.”China was No. 1 as of noon on Sunday with 39 golds, Japan was fourth with 18, South Korea seventh with 13, then Uzbekistan at No. 13, Iran at No. 22 and Chinese Taipei at No. 33.
Both Bachmann and Tolentino emphasized the potential for even greater success in the future with a focused program leading up to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2024.Tolentino highlighted gymnastics as a particular area of strength, emphasizing the Philippines’ potential for continued success in this “blue-chip” sport.
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