PARIS Olympics double medalist Carlos Yulo's performance was so impressive, the Olympic Committee hailed it on social media as "a dazzling display of power and grace."

But the Filipino gymnast was not an overnight success story. He spent many years of practice and hard work. He suffered losses before ending up a winner. Rightly so, he has been showered with rewards in cash and other valuable gifts by the government and private institutions.

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