Karl Eldrew Yulo finishes seventh in horizontal bar at FIG World Cup Baku

Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo took a major step in his young career as he wrapped up his first appearance in the senior ranks at the 2026 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup – Baku in Baku, gaining valuable experience against some of the sport’s established names.

The 18-year-old gymnast concluded his campaign with a score of 13.033 in the men’s horizontal bar final, placing seventh among eight competitors on Sunday. 

Although the result kept him outside the podium, the competition served as an important milestone for the rising Filipino athlete adjusting to the demands of senior-level international gymnastics.

Yulo delivered a routine with no deductions, recording an 8.033 execution score paired with a 5.0 difficulty rating. The clean performance reflected his technical discipline despite facing a field packed with seasoned gymnasts.

The event was ultimately ruled by Tang Chia‑Hung of Chinese Taipei, who secured the gold medal with an impressive 15.366 points after also topping the preliminary round. Milad Karimi of Kazakhstan claimed the silver medal with 15.033, while Ángel Barajas of Colombia completed the podium with 14.400 points.

Prior to the horizontal bar final, Yulo also competed in the men’s floor exercise final, where he finished sixth with a score of 13.900 on Saturday. The performance marked another learning opportunity for the young gymnast as he tested his routines against the world’s elite.

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SALAMAT SA LABAN, ELDREW!

Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo wrapped up his 2026 FIG World Cup Baku campaign, finishing seventh in the high bar finals with a score of 13.033.

Yulo’s routine had a difficulty of 5.0 and an execution score of 8.033. (: GAP) | via… pic.twitter.com/VOu4R0hNwB

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As the younger brother of two-time Olympic medalist Carlos Yulo, Karl Eldrew entered the competition aware of the expectations that naturally come with his surname. 

Still, the younger Yulo had already emphasized before the tournament that he was approaching the event with a focus on growth rather than results.

The experience in Baku allowed him to observe the level of execution and difficulty required in senior competitions which is a crucial step as he continues refining his routines for future international tournaments.

Looking ahead, Yulo hopes to use the lessons from his senior debut as motivation as he pursues a long-term goal: earning a place in the 2028 Summer Olympics and potentially competing alongside his older brother on gymnastics’ biggest stage.

For Karl Eldrew Yulo, the results in Baku may not yet reflect his full potential, but the competition marks the beginning of a promising senior career — one that could eventually mirror the global success already achieved by his family name in Philippine gymnastics.

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