Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, who made history by winning two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has received a Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV from Chery Auto Philippines.

In a news release on Thursday, the automaker said it turned over the brand-new vehicle to Yulo, along with three years’ free standard preventive maintenance service, three years’ free roadside assistance, five years’ (or 150,000 kms, whichever comes first) bumper to bumper warranty, and a 10-year engine warranty.

Moreover, it said, Yulo will receive free lifetime oil change and vehicle safety check-ups.

Earlier, business tycoon Manuel Pangilinan  announced a P10-million cash reward for Yulo and P2 million each for boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio, who each brought home an Olympic bronze medal.

As mandated by Republic Act 10699 signed in 2015, medalists in individual events shall receive a cash incentive depending on their rankings.

For a gold medal, the incentive is set at P10,000,000 while it is P5,000,000 for a silver medal and P2,000,000 for a bronze.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), in accordance with its mandate, has said it would grant Yulo a P20-million reward for winning two Olympic gold medals.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently doubled the cash rewards given to Yulo, Villegas, and Petecio following their success in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed that Marcos gave Yulo P20 million in cash on top of what is mandated by law. He also gave the double-gold winning gymnast a Presidential Medal of Merit.

Marcos also extended another P2 million each to Villegas and Petecio.

The House of Representatives, meanwhile, handed Yulo a P14-million incentive, and gave Villegas and Petecio P2.5 million each.

Rewards given to Yulo also include a P32-million condominium unit in Taguig City, a P6-million house and lot in Nasugbu, Batangas, a sport utility vehicle (SUV), and airline flyer miles for life. 

‘C’ for Caloy or Chery? Whatever it is, it could also be Champ. PHOTO FROM UAAGI

More than a week ago, Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo got a new Land Cruiser Prado from Toyota Motor Philippines for his accomplishments in gymnastics. Shortly after that, Megaworld Corporation announced that Caloy’s three-bedroom condo gift had an accompanying parking slot.

Well. it looks like the material blessings continue to shower upon the athlete as United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) has given him a Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV.

Looks like the Tiggo 7 could swallow the pint-size gymnast. PHOTOS FROM UAAGI

The prize does not end with just the car. According to the car distributor:

Aside from the standard three-year FREE PMS, three-year FREE roadside assistance, five-year or 150,000km (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper warranty, and 10-year engine warranty for the Tiggo 7 Pro, Mr. Yulo shall receive FREE lifetime oil change and vehicle safety checkups.

Golden plate for the golden boy. PHOTOS FROM UAAGI

Good to know that UAAGI isn’t leaving Caloy on his own when it comes to his Chery vehicle ownership. The question now is: Which of the two SUVs will be his favorite?