AMIENS, France — Returning to the country where he made sporting history, double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has added yet another prestigious championship to his international collection. The Filipino gymnastics phenomenon powered his French club team, Olympique Antibes-Juan-les-Pins (OAJLP) Gymnastique, to the championship title in the Top 12 Final of the French Men’s Artistic Gymnastics circuit.
The high-stakes team victory effectively dethroned the reigning champions, ASVG Vallauris, further solidifying Yulo’s world-class pedigree on European soil.
The competition served as a showcase for Yulo’s continued technical evolution following his legendary performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stepping onto the floor in Amiens—a historic city located roughly 120 kilometers north of Paris—the 26-year-old Filipino dynamo delivered crucial routines to seal the team victory:
- The Floor Exercise Masterclass: Replicating the exact clinical execution that earned him Olympic glory, Yulo put on a show for the French crowd, banking a commanding 15.050 points courtesy of explosive tumbling passes and precise, clean landings.
- The Parallel Bars Evolution: Proving he hasn’t stagnated, Yulo debuted an updated, higher-difficulty routine on the parallel bars. Highlighting the performance with a brand-new dismount sequence, he garnered a stellar score of 14.250 points.
[ Parallel Bars Routine ] ──► Unveiled Higher Difficulty & New Dismount ──► 14.250 Points[ Floor Exercise Routine ] ──► Delivered Flawless, High-Impact Tumbling ──► 15.050 Points
While the victory appeared seamless from the stands, Yulo candidly admitted on social media that the club championship format carried immense structural weight and anxiety.
“So proud of what we all did last night! Everyone gave their all, and it really showed on the competition floor. A lot of stressful moments and pressure behind this win, which makes it even more special. Really grateful for this team and everything we experienced together.” — Carlos Yulo via Instagram
With his successful French stint wrapped up, Yulo’s 2026 competitive calendar is packed with major international tournaments as he expands his focus toward team-building and upcoming world titles:
[ CARLOS YULO'S 2026 TOURNAMENT ROADMAP ]
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Senior Asian Championships 20th Asian Games FIG World Championships
Zunyi, China Nagoya, Japan Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Individual multi-apparatus • Set to team up with his younger • Defending his vault gold medal
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Following his podium finish in Amiens, Yulo renewed his public call for greater sports development infrastructure in the Philippines. He emphasized that the natural agility and resilience of Filipino athletes make the nation uniquely capable of becoming a global gymnastics powerhouse, provided young grassroots talents are given early exposure and proper training programs.