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Yulo see 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
By Nidz Godino
“Nanalo tayo ng gintong medalya,” athlete Carlos Yulo said in chance interview that was cut short by security personnel provided by Malacañang, see you in 2028 at Los Angeles Olympics.
Yulo’s vow the moment he landed at special gate connecting Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Villamor Airbase where he was warmly welcomed by cheering crowd of students, Air Force musical band and frantic media workers on breezy Tuesday night.
“Of course, meron pa po akong isa pa pong Olympics, sa 2028…paghahandaan ko po yun nang mabuti at magpa-practice pa po ako nang maigi, ang panalo po namin, panalo po nating lahat,” he said.
For now, Yulo stressed his need for some rest.
“Of course, magpapahinga rin po,
kailangan ko rin po,” he said.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced it is “fully prepared” for homecoming parade for 22 Paris Olympics athletes scheduled today.
MMDA would deploy at least 300 personnel, including traffic enforcers, street sweepers, mobile and motorcycle patrol units and those from its road emergency group, MMDA band, special event operations, sidewalk clearing operations group and flood control sewerage and management office.
Parade will begin at 3 in the afternoon at Aliw Theater in Pasay City and conclude at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, there will be short program that is open to public free of charge.
MMDA acting Chairman Romando Artes assured public ample time would be provided for them to see athletes during parade.
To give public chance to see Philippine Olympic team, Artes said speed of vehicles included in the parade would be six kilometers per hour. Stop-and-go traffic scheme will be implemented, with parade expected to last about 45 minutes. Parade is targeted to end by 5 p.m. to avoid disrupting rush hour traffic.
Parade will also include MMDA motorcycle units, Philippine National Police, MMDA band, media vehicles and ambulances.
Artes said athletes and essential personnel will only be allowed in the parade group, and motorists are advised to take alternate routes during event.
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed resolution commending and congratulating country’s 22-athlete Paris Olympics delegation for accomplishing best and strongest showing yet in the Philippines’ 100 years of participation in the world’s biggest multi-sport event.
“This is significant rise from 50th ranking earned by the country in 2020 Tokyo Olympics with record medal haul of one gold, two silver and one bronze,” Estrada said in his Senate Resolution No. 1129.
“For delivering remarkable performances and bringing honor and pride to the country in prestigious international sports competition, it is only fitting for Senate to commend members of Philippine delegation to 2024 Summer Olympics,” Estrada said.
In bringing home two gold and two bronze medals, Philippine delegation positioned country in the 37th slot in the Olympic medal tally board and as best-performing country in Southeast Asia.
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