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  • Karl Eldrew Yulo misses podium in FIG World Cup Croatia leg as fatigue slows rising gymnast

    Karl Eldrew Yulo misses podium in FIG World Cup Croatia leg as fatigue slows rising gymnast

    The grind of the FIG World Cup series proved unforgiving for Karl Eldrew Yulo, who missed out on podium finishes in both the floor exercise and horizontal bar at the Croatia leg held in Osijek.


    Hampered by a foot issue and visible fatigue, the 18-year-old placed seventh in the floor exercise with a score of 13.600. 

     

    The event was ruled by Artem Dolgopyat, the former Olympic gold medalist, who topped the field with 14.500. He was followed by Harry Hepworth with 14.433 and Noam Berkovich with 14.000.

     

    The packed competition schedule appeared to take its toll on Yulo, who has been one of the busiest athletes in the circuit. 

     

    In just a span of weeks, he competed across four World Cup legs—highlighted by a gold medal in Antalya, Turkey, and two bronze finishes in Cairo, Egypt less than a week prior to Osijek.

     

    The challenge continued in the horizontal bar, where Yulo placed eighth in the final with a score of 13.366 after registering 13.733 in the qualifiers. Tang Chia-Hung dominated the apparatus with a 15.233, while Milad Karimi (14.933) and Angel Barajas (14.833) completed the podium.

     

    Still, Osijek was less a setback and more a reflection of the demands placed on a rising athlete navigating the senior international stage. 

     

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    For Yulo, simply reaching both finals again—just as he did in Baku and Cairo—reinforced his growing consistency against a deep global field.

     

    What stands out in this stretch is not just the medals he has collected, but the pace at which he is adapting. 

     

    Transitioning from breakthrough performances to sustaining them week after week is a different challenge altogether, and Yulo is now experiencing that reality firsthand. Each leg has tested a different aspect of his game—execution, endurance, and recovery.

     

    More importantly, this phase signals a crucial learning curve. With the pressure of expectations steadily rising, Yulo is building the kind of resilience that cannot be taught in training alone.

     

    The missed podium in Osijek may sting, but it also adds to a body of experience that is shaping him into a more complete competitor.

     

    As the World Cup series pushes forward, the focus for Yulo shifts from chasing finishes to managing form and longevity. 

     

    His early gold in Antalya and double bronzes in Cairo have already proven his capability—now, it becomes a matter of sustaining that level while navigating the physical and mental toll of elite competition.

     

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  • Eldrew Yulo stays in medal hunt, qualifies second in Osijek World Cup floor exercise finals after Cairo breakthrough

    Eldrew Yulo stays in medal hunt, qualifies second in Osijek World Cup floor exercise finals after Cairo breakthrough

    Fresh off a breakout stretch that included double bronze medals in Cairo, Karl Eldrew Yulo carried his momentum into the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup leg in Osijek, Croatia, putting together another strong showing to book a place in the floor exercise finals.


    Yulo delivered a composed and controlled routine in the qualifiers, scoring 14.200 to finish second among 52 competitors. 

     

    He trailed only United States gymnast Kameron Nelson, who led the field with 14.300, but comfortably secured his spot in the medal round with a performance that reflected his growing consistency on the international stage.

     

    Yahor Sharamkou (14.133), 2023 world champion and 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Artem Dolgopyat (14.133), Great Britain’s Harry Hepworth (14.066), Slovenia’s Anže Hribar (14.033), Noam Berkovich (14.000), and 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Rayderley Zapata of Spain are also the finalists who will advance to the Finals.

     

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    Yulo’s recent run on the World Cup circuit has been marked by steady progress. After capturing bronze medals in both floor exercise and horizontal bar in Cairo, he earlier made a breakthrough in Antalya, Turkey, where he won gold in the floor exercise in his first major senior-level success on the circuit, signaling his ability to compete for podium finishes across multiple events.

     

    What has stood out in his performances is not just the difficulty of his routines, but his growing consistency under pressure. 

     

    Competing against Olympic and world champions, Yulo has repeatedly managed to stay within reach of the top scores, showing maturity in execution and control that bodes well for the finals.

     

    The Osijek stop now shifts focus to the medal round, where execution and landing precision will be even more critical as scores tighten and pressure increases. 

     

    For Yulo, the challenge will be to replicate his qualifying form while minimizing deductions against a stacked field of finalists.

     

    With momentum on his side, the young Filipino gymnast enters the finals as a genuine podium contender, continuing to build his reputation as one of the rising names in the World Cup circuit.

     

    As the circuit progresses, Yulo’s performances are beginning to shape him into a more complete international contender rather than just a promising newcomer. Each meet is adding layers of experience that strengthen his confidence against the world’s elite.

     

    With qualifying for other apparatuses still ongoing on Friday, April 10, Yulo’s campaign in Osijek remains one to watch as he looks to convert another strong showing into a potential podium finish.

     

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  • Eldrew Yulo builds momentum with double bronze finish in Cairo World Cup

    Eldrew Yulo builds momentum with double bronze finish in Cairo World Cup

    Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo continues to carve out his own path on the international stage, closing his 2026 FIG World Cup campaign in Cairo, Egypt with a pair of bronze medals that signal both promise and progress.


    In the floor exercise final on Sunday, April 5, Yulo delivered a composed routine that earned him 14.000 points—good for third place behind Bulgaria’s Daniel Marinov (14.233) and Russia’s Arsenii Dukhno (14.133). 

     

    It was a performance built not on flash alone, but on precision and consistency which is a hallmark of a gymnast steadily maturing in elite competition.

     

    He carried that momentum into the horizontal bar, where he added another bronze with a score of 13.733. China’s Li Hongyan topped the event with 14.400, while Cyprus’ Marios Georgiou secured silver at 13.933. 

     

    Yulo’s back-to-back podium finishes underscored his versatility, proving he can compete across multiple apparatus against world-class fields.

     

    The younger brother of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, Eldrew is steadily stepping out of a towering shadow. 

     

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    He qualified for the floor exercise final with a 13.900 in the preliminaries, showing early on that he belonged among the contenders.

     

    These results come just three weeks after his breakthrough gold medal in the floor exercise at the Antalya World Cup in Turkey, giving him consecutive podium finishes in the same event. 

     

    With consistent scoring across competitions—including a sixth-place finish in Baku—Yulo now sits atop the rankings in floor exercise in the World Cup series standings.

     

    That position places him firmly in contention for a spot at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, where only the top eight gymnasts per apparatus, based on their best four results, will qualify.

     

    Beyond the medals, what stands out is Yulo’s composure under pressure. Competing against seasoned gymnasts, he has shown an ability to deliver clean routines when it matters most—an essential trait for long-term success in the sport. 

     

    His steady rise suggests a gymnast not rushing the spotlight, but earning it performance by performance.

     

    As the season progresses, Yulo’s journey becomes less about comparison and more about identity. 

     

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  • Eldrew Yulo eyes Cairo glory as World Cup streak continues after Antalya triumph

    Eldrew Yulo eyes Cairo glory as World Cup streak continues after Antalya triumph

    Eldrew Yulo is back in the international spotlight, aiming to extend his golden run in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series as the Cairo leg kicks off from April 3 to 6.

     

    Fresh off a triumphant showing in Antalya, where he captured his first senior-level gold in the floor exercise with a score of 14.100, Yulo is bringing his polished routines and competitive fire to Egypt. 

     

    The 18-year-old will compete in four apparatus—floor exercise, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar—opting out of pommel horse and still rings due to ankle pains.

     

    The younger brother of two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo has already proven his mettle on the senior stage, making finals appearances in Baku and Antalya, and showcasing a signature blend of precision, difficulty, and composure under pressure. 

     

    His performance in Antalya set the tone for what the Philippine gymnastics team hopes will be another strong showing in Cairo.

     

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    After clinching his first senior-level gold in Antalya, Eldrew Yulo takes on Cairo in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, competing in floor, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar.

     

    Joining Yulo in Egypt are fellow Southeast Asian Games double gold medalist John Ivan Cruz, Justine Ace De Leon, and Juancho Miguel Besana, all seeking to elevate the Philippines’ presence in the World Cup series. Their combined efforts underscore the growing depth of Filipino gymnastics on the global stage.

     

    Following Cairo, Yulo is scheduled to compete in Osijek, Croatia, from April 9 to 12. The series’ final stop in Doha, Qatar, originally planned from April 15 to 18, has been canceled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, heightening the importance of the remaining legs for medal contenders like Yulo.

     

    For the young Filipino gymnast, Cairo is more than just another competition—it is an opportunity to solidify his rising reputation and build momentum toward future championships, keeping the Yulo legacy alive on the world stage.

     

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  • Eldrew Yulo claims first senior gold at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Antalya

    Eldrew Yulo claims first senior gold at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Antalya

    The 18-year-old Filipino gymnast, Karl Eldrew Yulo secured his first senior-level gold medal in the floor exercise event of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup Series held in Antalya.


    Yulo topped the competition with a final score of 14.100, outpacing Ireland’s Eamon Montgomery, who claimed silver with 13.833, and Spain’s Rayderley Zapata, who finished with the bronze medal after scoring 13.333.

     

    Before capturing the gold medal, the younger Yulo had to battle through a tightly contested qualification round. He advanced to the medal stage in fourth place, tying with Montgomery and Norway’s Theodor Gadderud with a score of 13.666.

     

    The triumph marked a milestone moment in his career, as it was his first gold medal at the senior level of the Gymnastics World Cup. Remarkably, he accomplished the feat while dealing with pain in both ankles throughout the competition.

     

    “Nararamdaman na po ng paa ko na sumasakit, kumikirot siya every time tumatalon or nagla-land ako,” Yulo said.

     

    Despite the physical discomfort, the young gymnast emphasized that his biggest adjustment came not from technical changes but from strengthening his mental approach to competition.

     

    “Wala naman po ako masyado binago. Siguro nasa mindset ko na. Hindi po siya sa skills eh, kung paano mo siya maiisip, nasa mind mo. Kung paano mo malalampasan yung kaba o takot,” the gold medalist said.

     

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    Yulo has been training under national team coach Reynald Capellan, but according to Cynthia Carrion, there are plans to send him to Japan for further training. 

     

    There, he is expected to work under Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya, who previously coached his brother, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and the long-term goal is to prepare Eldrew for qualification in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

     

    A week before his victory in Turkey, Yulo also competed in the World Cup leg in Baku, where he finished fourth in the floor exercise and seventh in the horizontal bar.

     

    The promising Filipino gymnast will continue his campaign in the World Cup circuit, with the next stop scheduled in Cairo from April 3 to 6.

     

    Beyond the medal itself, Yulo’s victory represents another step in building the next generation of Philippine gymnastics. 

     

    Following the global success of his older brother, Karl Eldrew is now carving out his own path on the international stage, showing that the country’s gymnastics program continues to produce athletes capable of competing and winning against the world’s best.

     

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  • Eldrew Yulo books spot in floor exercise final of FIG World Cup in Antalya

    Eldrew Yulo books spot in floor exercise final of FIG World Cup in Antalya

    Competing in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Antalya, Türkiye, the 18-year-old Karl Eldrew Yulo delivered a composed performance in the qualification round to secure a place in the floor exercise final, marking another encouraging step in his early senior career.


    The Antalya leg represents his second stop in the World Cup circuit, where he is competing as the lone Filipino athlete. 

     

    Just a week after reaching two finals in Baku, the younger Yulo once again proved his consistency by finishing among the top eight gymnasts in the floor exercise qualifiers.

     

    He registered a 13.666 total score, built on a 5.1 difficulty score and an 8.466 execution score, along with a 0.100 bonus that helped him secure a place in the medal round.

     

    The score placed him fourth overall in the qualification standings, just 0.300 points behind Spain’s Rayderley Zapata, who topped the qualifiers. Yulo also tied with Norway’s Theodor Gadderud.

     

    Despite missing the cut in the pommel horse and still rings, Yulo’s campaign in Antalya remains far from over. 

     

    The young Filipino gymnast is set to compete in three more apparatus qualifications—vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar—during the second day of competition.

     

    The finals will begin on March 14, offering Yulo another opportunity to build on the experience he gained during the previous World Cup leg in Baku.

     

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    In that event, he also reached the horizontal bar final, though he ultimately fell short of a podium finish in his two appearances. 

     

    The lessons from those performances, however, appear to be fueling his steady improvement as he navigates the demands of senior-level competition.

     

    As the competition in Antalya unfolds, the younger Yulo is hoping that his consistency and growing confidence will eventually translate into his first World Cup medal.

     

    Beyond the results, his presence in consecutive finals signals something equally important for Philippine gymnastics, a new wave of athletes gaining valuable experience on the world stage, ensuring the country’s reputation in artistic gymnastics continues to grow.

     

    The Antalya leg of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup runs from March 12 to 15 in Turkiye, with Karl Eldrew Yulo looking to turn another strong qualification into a breakthrough finish.

     

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  • Karl Eldrew Yulo finishes seventh in horizontal bar at FIG World Cup Baku

    Karl Eldrew Yulo finishes seventh in horizontal bar at FIG World Cup Baku

    Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo took a major step in his young career as he wrapped up his first appearance in the senior ranks at the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup – Baku in Baku, gaining valuable experience against some of the sport’s established names.


    The 18-year-old gymnast concluded his campaign with a score of 13.033 in the men’s horizontal bar final, placing seventh among eight competitors on Sunday. 

     

    Although the result kept him outside the podium, the competition served as an important milestone for the rising Filipino athlete adjusting to the demands of senior-level international gymnastics.

     

    Yulo delivered a routine with no deductions, recording an 8.033 execution score paired with a 5.0 difficulty rating. The clean performance reflected his technical discipline despite facing a field packed with seasoned gymnasts.

     

    The event was ultimately ruled by Tang Chia‑Hung of Chinese Taipei, who secured the gold medal with an impressive 15.366 points after also topping the preliminary round. Milad Karimi of Kazakhstan claimed the silver medal with 15.033, while Ángel Barajas of Colombia completed the podium with 14.400 points.

     

    Prior to the horizontal bar final, Yulo also competed in the men’s floor exercise final, where he finished sixth with a score of 13.900 on Saturday. The performance marked another learning opportunity for the young gymnast as he tested his routines against the world’s elite.

     

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    As the younger brother of two-time Olympic medalist Carlos Yulo, Karl Eldrew entered the competition aware of the expectations that naturally come with his surname. 

     

    Still, the younger Yulo had already emphasized before the tournament that he was approaching the event with a focus on growth rather than results.

     

    The experience in Baku allowed him to observe the level of execution and difficulty required in senior competitions which is a crucial step as he continues refining his routines for future international tournaments.

     

    Looking ahead, Yulo hopes to use the lessons from his senior debut as motivation as he pursues a long-term goal: earning a place in the 2028 Summer Olympics and potentially competing alongside his older brother on gymnastics’ biggest stage.

     

    For Karl Eldrew Yulo, the results in Baku may not yet reflect his full potential, but the competition marks the beginning of a promising senior career — one that could eventually mirror the global success already achieved by his family name in Philippine gymnastics.

     

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  • Karl Eldrew Yulo reaches floor final in breakthrough senior debut at World Cup Series

    Karl Eldrew Yulo reaches floor final in breakthrough senior debut at World Cup Series

    A new chapter in Philippine gymnastics began on Thursday as young standout Karl Eldrew Yulo made an immediate impact in his first appearance in the senior level.

     

    Competing in the Baku leg of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Azerbaijan, the 18-year-old Filipino secured a place in the men’s floor exercise final after delivering a composed routine during the qualification round. 

     

    His performance earned him a score of 13.800 points, built on a 5.3 difficulty score and an execution mark of 8.500, enough for fourth place among a deep international field.

    The result sends Yulo into Saturday’s final on March 7, where he will try to convert his strong debut into a podium finish.

     

    Yulo finished ahead of Croatia’s Aurel Benovic and neutral athlete Iakubov Mukhammadzho, who both tallied 13.700 points in qualification. Japan’s Kazuki Minami and Chinese Taipei’s Tang Chia-Hung also secured their spots in the final round.

     

    Leading the qualifiers was Kazakhstan’s Karimi Milad with a top score of 14.433, followed by neutral athlete Sharankou Yahor with 14.033, while Australia’s Jesse Moore placed third after posting 14.000.

     

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    The Baku World Cup marks an important transition moment for Yulo, who only months ago was competing in the junior division. 

     

    Last November, he captured two bronze medals in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships held in Manila, a performance that highlighted his potential as one of the country’s promising young gymnasts.

     

    His appearance in the senior circuit now places him among more experienced international competitors, making his qualification to the floor exercise final a significant step early in his elite career.

     

    Yulo’s campaign in Azerbaijan is far from over. The Filipino gymnast is scheduled to compete in three more apparatus on Friday, giving him additional opportunities to showcase his routines and possibly earn more finals appearances.

     

    Joining him in the competition is fellow Filipino gymnast John Ivan Cruz, who is also representing the Philippines in the prestigious World Cup meet as the country continues to build depth in the sport on the global stage.

     

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  • Karl Eldrew Yulo, John Ivan Cruz headline PH bid in FIG World Cup in Baku

    Karl Eldrew Yulo, John Ivan Cruz headline PH bid in FIG World Cup in Baku

    The Philippines will once again be represented on the international gymnastics stage as Filipino gymnasts Karl Eldrew Yulo and John Ivan Cruz compete in the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan from March 5 to 8.


    While Cruz brings experience as a two-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, much of the spotlight will be on Yulo, who is stepping into a new chapter of his career — his first appearance in a senior-level World Cup competition.

     

    For the 18-year-old gymnast, the tournament marks more than just another international event. It is his transition from a decorated junior athlete into the highly competitive senior ranks, where the level of difficulty and pressure rises significantly.

     

    Despite the expectations surrounding him, Yulo is approaching the event with humility and a focus on growth rather than results.

     

    “Ngayon po low expectations kumbaga since first. Maraming makakalaban, marami akong matutunanan. Marami akong kailangan i-improve,” he said.

     

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    Yulo last competed in the FIG Junior World Championships held in Manila in November, where he continued to showcase the promise that has made him one of the most dominant young gymnasts in Philippine grassroots competitions such as Batang Pinoy and the Palarong Pambansa.

     

    In Baku, he is set to compete across multiple apparatuses, the floor exercise, vault, rings, parallel bars, and high bars — testing his skills against athletes from more than 30 countries. 

     

    The World Cup series is also significant as it offers ranking points toward qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

     

    The younger Yulo has spent part of his preparation overseas, training in Japan under coach Munehiro Kugimiya — the same mentor who guided his older brother, two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo.

     

    Philippine gymnastics officials believe Eldrew has the potential to follow a similar path, provided he remains healthy and continues developing his skills.

     

    “I just hope he doesn’t get injured. Without injury, he can really make it. Because he’s very active. I said dahan-dahan lang Eldrew, I don’t want you to get hurt because you’re talagang magaling,” said Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion.

     

    After the Baku leg, Yulo will not have much time to rest. He is also scheduled to compete in another World Cup event in Antalya, Turkey from March 12 to 15, another opportunity to gain valuable experience on the senior stage.

     

    For now, the focus is on Baku, where the young Filipino gymnast begins carving out his own identity in international gymnastics — not just as the younger brother of an Olympic champion, but as an athlete building a career of his own.

     

     

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