Filipino gymnastics champion empowers the next generation of athletes through hands-on training, motivational talks, and a shared vision of overcoming challenges
In Photo: Carlos Yulo takes a photo with the gymnastics camp participants from all over the country during the awarding ceremony. With them are the participants’ parents and guardians, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) representatives led by President Masando Hashimoto, and Yulo’s coaching team led by coach Aldrin Castañeda
Carlos Yulo, a world-renowned Filipino gymnast, and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) successfully wrapped off the “Start Your Impossible” 2-Day Gymnastics Camp, which took place at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) MVPSF Gym from November 15–16, 2024. With the goal of inspiring and empowering young gymnasts by offering them opportunity to improve as athletes, the camp centered on Carlos’ dedication to giving back to the community.
IN PHOTOS: Carlos Yulo actively trains young gymnasts how to perfect the craft of gymnastics
Yulo, a member of the Global Team Toyota Athlete (GTTA), started the young gymnasts’ training with the assistance of his coaching staff, which was headed by GAP coach Aldrin Castañeda. This exercise is a component of Yulo’s effort under Toyota’s global “Start Your Impossible” program, which encourages athletes to become socially conscious ambassadors in addition to pursuing athletic success. Yulo listed his advocacies as promoting food security and youth development via sports training possibilities.
IN PHOTOS: Throughout the Gymnastics Camp, the day always began with stretching and warm-up exercises
Over the course of two days, thirty young gymnasts aged 7-16 from Metro Manila, Davao, and Cebu engaged in three intensive training sessions and activities with the coaching staff and were also advised by sports nutritionist Jeanette Aro.
IN PHOTO: During the afternoon sessions, Carlos shared his advice to young gymnasts
“Under Toyota’s Start Your Impossible campaign, I recognize my responsibility as a Dual Hero—to not only compete and win but to uplift and mentor the next generation of athletes,” shared Yulo. “This Gymnastics Clinic we’re embarking on, along with a Nutritional Lecture, is a big step towards this mission,” he added.
IN PHOTO: TMP President Masando Hashimoto with Yulo at the Gymnastics Camp
“To our young gymnasts here today, our future champions and medalists, congratulations for completing the TOYOTA START YOUR IMPOSSIBLE GYMNASTICS CAMP. You learned from no other than the Philippines’ best gymnast! We hope you remember this experience always!” TMP President Masando Hashimoto shared.
Additionally, Caila, Ysa, and Eauline, attendees of the camp, shared that they enjoyed training with Carlos Yulo and that this is a gymnastics camp is a dream come true.
“We learned so much from Carlos, and this will be helpful for us when we have competitions coming up,” Ysa shared. “We dream of going to international competitions and represent the Philippines just like he did,” Caila added.
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