Elaiza Yulo is getting equipped to follow the footsteps of her older brother — Carlos — as she undergoes rigid training in the United States.

Alpha Gymnastics Philippines announced that the younger Yulo and Tchelzy Mei Maayo are set to undergo training under the watchful eyes of noted American mentor and consultant Al Fong — the genius behind countless American gymnasts including Olympic silver medalists Terin Humphrey and Courtney McCool.

'The AGP family is excited about what our developmental team, Elaiza Yulo, Tchelzy Mei Maayo, and our very own Coach Dico Joe Ili will learn from Coach Al for the improvement and continuous development of higher-level gymnastics.'

AGP coach Dico Joe Ili will accompany Yulo and Maayo in the training camp.

"The AGP family is excited about what our developmental team, Elaiza Yulo, Tchelzy Mei Maayo, and our very own Coach Dico Joe Ili will learn from Coach Al for the improvement and continuous development of higher-level gymnastics," AGP said in a social media post.

Yulo and Maayo showed potential last year when they competed in international tournaments.        Turn to page D22

Yulo struck gold in the 2022 JRC Artistic Gymnastics Stars Championships in Bangkok, Thailand last November after winning in the women's individual all-around, floor exercise, vault and uneven bars.

Maayo, a Grade 5 student at the Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas, bagged five gold medals in the 8th International Gymnastics Invitational in Jakarta, Indonesia last December.

Elaiza will be the third member of the Yulo family to receive overseas training as her older brothers, Carlos and Eldrew, are already working out in Japan.

Yulo struck gold in the 2022 JRC Artistic Gymnastics Stars Championships in Bangkok, Thailand last November after winning in the women's individual all-around, floor exercise, vault and uneven bars.

Maayo, a Grade 5 student at the Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas, bagged five gold medals in the 8th International Gymnastics Invitational in Jakarta, Indonesia last December.

Elaiza will be the third member of the Yulo family to receive overseas training as her older brothers, Carlos and Eldrew, are already working out in Japan.