Rift with mum spoils Carlos Yulo’s Cinderella story, casts harsh light on Philippine sports


Double gold medallist Carlos Yulo has accused his mother, Angelica Yulo, of draining his bank account, an accusation she has said is unfair. - Photos: Reuters/ Angelica Yulo

PARIS: It was a Cinderella story that somehow turned into a tawdry telenovela. Over two days last week, 24-year-old Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo took the top spot in the floor exercise and vault events at the Paris Olympic Games.

It was a historic achievement: Two Olympic gold medals that added to the first that the Philippines – after a 97-year wait – clinched at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, courtesy of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz.

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