JECHEON, South Korea — Filipino gymnastics superstar Carlos Yulo soared back into the spotlight on Saturday afternoon, clinching the gold medal in the floor exercise at the 2025 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Senior Asian Championships.

Yulo, the Philippines’ first-ever double Olympic gold medalist, showcased his world-class form once again by scoring 14.600 points, broken down into 5.700 for difficulty, 8.800 for execution, and a 0.100 bonus for his flawless and elegant routine.

The 25-year-old phenom showed no signs of rust despite a 10-month hiatus from competition following his sensational performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He delivered a dazzling routine filled with explosive tumbling passes, intricate aerial twists, and impeccable landings that brought the crowd to its feet.

One of Yulo’s gold medals in Paris came from this same event — the floor exercise — highlighting his sustained dominance in the discipline. His other Olympic title was in the vault, an event he is expected to contest again this weekend.

Just two days earlier, Yulo bagged a bronze medal in the individual all-around, proving he remains one of Asia’s — and the world’s — top all-around gymnasts.

The Filipino champion isn’t done yet. He is set to compete in the rings final later today, and will return to action on Sunday in the vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar finals, eyeing a potential multi-medal haul at this continental tournament.

Yulo’s comeback marks not just a return to competition, but a bold statement: he remains a force to be reckoned with on the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.