By MARK REY MONTEJO
Elaiza Yulo hopes to step out of the shadows of her well-decorated brothers – Olympic double-gold winner Carlos and rising star Eldrew, as she aims to carve a name for herself starting in the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand this December.
Gymnastic Association of the Philippines (GAP) President Cynthia Carrion said she is sending Elaiza to the biennial meet which could be the launching pad of the younger Yulo to greatness, and be like Carlos.
Good thing for Elaiza, Carlos will also be there to provide support and inspiration in her bid to become a star in her own right
SEA Games has been an old stomping ground for Carlos having collected 9 golds since winning his first in the 2019 Manila Games.
“She started practicing already and she’s doing well because she injured (her ankle),” Carrion said.
In a previous interview, Elaiza expressed her excitement to compete with her older brother, adding that his presence will give her a morale boost.
Meanwhile, Carlos is also in deep preparations for the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia on Oct. 19 to 25.
GAP has yet to finalize its roster for the SEAG, but Carrion aims to have Paris Olympians Emma Malabuyo and Aleah Finnegan in the fold.
Unfortunately, this year’s edition of the SEAG only offers one apparatus to compete per athlete.
There will also be no team events and all-around competition.
