00:00In other news, let's take a look at what happened at the Philippine Sports Writers Association or PSA Awards night held last night in Manila Hotel.
00:11That's the story of my teammate, Paolo Salamatin.
00:16More than a dozen former and current sports heroes of the country gathered
00:21for an important night of recognition and gratitude for the success of Philippine sports in 2024
00:27at the Philippine Sports Writers Association or PSA Awards night held last night in Centennial Hall in Manila Hotel.
00:34PSA President and Philippine Star Sports Editor Nelson Beltran led by 117 athletes, coaches, and officials
00:44in holding the honor roll of the year awards night.
00:47The highlight of the event is the recognition of the historic achievement of 2024 Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo
00:55who received the PSA Athlete of the Year Award and Gold, Grit, and Glory Award from Milo, Philippines.
01:02Thank you very much again to those who prayed, to those who cried.
01:09I'm glad to be awarded. Thank you so much.
01:12Together, let's pray again for the 2020 Paris Olympics.
01:22Philippine, if Carlos Yulo wins, we will win.
01:30Even though he was not present at the event, we will not forget the success of our first Filipino gold medalist,
01:38four-time PSA Athlete of the Year awardee, and 2020 Tokyo Olympian, Heidlin Diaz, who won the PSA Hall of Fame Award.
01:46Aside from this, the PSA President also received the 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medalist Ira Villegas and Neste Petesio.
01:56I want to share that I was 15 years old when I was coached and first coached in the national team.
02:03He was a great coach to me.
02:07He taught me how to play football.
02:10He always told me,
02:12STD, C-quad, and discipline.
02:16That's what he taught me.
02:17My hands were shaking.
02:19I remember that.
02:20His motto was,
02:22No one here, no one there.
02:24Coach, that's your class.
02:26To all the athletes, thank you very much.
02:30To your coaches,
02:32I wish you all the best.
02:34God bless you.
02:36Executive of the Year Award was received by Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Bambol-Tolentino,
02:42while the NSA of the Year was recognized by the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines,
02:48led by their President, Cynthia Carreon.
02:52Mr. Basketball Inductees were Najun Marfajardo and Kevin Quimbao,
02:56while Ms. Volleyball was Gia Morado de Guzman,
03:00because all the Olympians were given special recognition from 1964 to 2020,
03:07as well as the Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics and 2024 Paris Paralympics.
03:14Among the major awardees were Carlo Biado, Rubilin Amit, Melvin Jerusalem, Pedro Taduran, and many more.
03:22In total, 11 sports personalities and organizations were awarded special citations,
03:28while seven were awarded Tony Cedayo Awards.
03:33Gratitude and sacrifice in hope to inspire and shine a light for the nation.
03:40And again, thank you.
03:42This type of event will give pride to the athletes who continue to give pride to the nation,
03:50with the aim to serve as an inspiration for all aspiring athletes.
03:55Paulo Salamatin for Atletang Pilipino for Bagong Pilipinas.
