Most times, the athlete is only as good as their team. Good thing Carlos Yulo has a great one behind him.
After a disappointing performance in Tokyo 2020, Carlos Yulo has spent the succeeding years perfecting his craft in hopes of completing his redemption.
His resolve has never been stronger, and that is why he surrounded himself with a team that will help him stamp class in the Olympics Games Paris 2024.
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Among the members of that said team are Hazel Calawod and Nadal Al Yousef.
Al Yousef came in from Australia to be Yulo’s technical consultant.
Simply put, the veteran Olympic judge is making sure the 4-foot-11 gymnast is not only strutting his stuff with flair, but he’s doing it the right way.
“We are trying to minimize executions and make sure a little bit more in control and less demanding in fatigue, injuries,” he said. “We make sure all his landings are perfected. That is my goal.”
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On the other hand, Calawod is a sports occupational therapist who works on Yulo’s biomechanics, as well as his well-being.
“I also help Carlos with biomechanics and I get data so he can see how well he’s improving day by day,” said Calawod.
But there’s more to an athlete than physique, that’s where Calawod proves instrumental.
“Despite the physical aspect of being an athlete, a big battle within them really is how they are going to gain that momentum mentally,” she said.
“Now that you’re getting a lot of technical information for the game plan, how is he managing it from a Carlos Yulo perspective.”
With such a team behind him, winning a medal in Paris isn’t really far-fetched for the 24-year-old Filipino wunderkind.
(With reports from Boom Gonzales, Cignal TV)
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Story Summary:
- Carlos Yulo, determined to rebound from Tokyo 2020 setbacks, has diligently honed his gymnastic skills in preparation for Paris 2024.
- Supported by a strategic team including technical consultant Nadal Al Yousef and sports therapist Hazel Calawod, Yulo aims to showcase flawless performances and minimize physical strain.
- With a focus on perfecting landings and enhancing biomechanics, Yulo is poised to make a medal-worthy impact at the upcoming Olympics, backed by a robust support system.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]