Carlos Yulo eyes to reconnect with former coach

Two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo is planning to reconnect with his former coach Munehiro Kugimiya after his successful competition in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Kugimiya helped Yulo to develop his gymnastic skills from 2016 up to 2023. Yulo wants to pay respect and express his gratitude to ‘Coach Mune’.

He wouldn’t be the same magnificent figure that he is now without the important person that molded him to what he is today. 

The Gymnast Association of The Philippines (GAP) head Cynthia Carrion  said that Yulo will visit Kugimiya in November. 

Coach Yulo
Photo Courtesy: Facebook / Munehiro Kugiyama
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"Early November we will go to Japan to thank Coach Mune and not only Coach Mune, the university and all the officials that are helpful... that they sponsored him, especially the school. It's just a short visit to say thank you and then go back," she said.

Yulo was the only Filipino gymnast to compete in men's artistic gymnastics in the Paris Games where he won 2 gold medals, one in floor exercise and the other one in vault exercise. 

Carlo and Kugimiya had a conflict due to personal matters last year, but despite being estranged, Kugimiya still cheered for Yulo when the latter set a date with destiny in the French capital. Now it's Yulo’s turn to show his appreciation to Kugimiya.

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