Sports PH News | JS DEV Site

Tag: Eldrew Yulo

  • 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.

     

    OKBET is Asia’s most trusted and popular online sports gaming platform. Visit us on OKBET to stay up to date with all sports news from around the world.


    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.

     

    Don’t miss out on the latest sports news, updates, and fan discussions!

      Follow our Facebook page Sports News PH today and be part of a growing community of passionate basketball fans! 

  • 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.

     

    OKBET is Asia’s most trusted and popular online sports gaming platform. Visit us on OKBET to stay up to date with all sports news from around the world.

    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.

     

    Don’t miss out on the latest sports news, updates, and fan discussions!

      Follow our Facebook page Sports News PH today and be part of a growing community of passionate basketball fans! 

  • 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.

     

    OKBET is Asia’s most trusted and popular online sports gaming platform. Visit us on OKBET to stay up to date with all sports news from around the world.

     

    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.

     

    Don’t miss out on the latest sports news, updates, and fan discussions!

      Follow our Facebook page Sports News PH today and be part of a growing community of passionate basketball fans!  

  • 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.

     

    OKBET is Asia’s most trusted and popular online sports gaming platform. Visit us on OKBET to stay up to date with all sports news from around the world.


    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.

     

     

    Don’t miss out on the latest sports news, updates, and fan discussions!

      Follow our Facebook page Sports News PH today and be part of a growing community of passionate basketball fans!