Eight-Year-Old Prodigy Arman Hernandez Jr. Dominates Palarong Pambansa with Five Golds
Source: news.source.inquirer
Eight-year-old Arman Hernandez Jr. from Pasay City has emerged as a standout at the Palarong Pambansa, securing five gold medals in artistic gymnastics. Inspired by Olympic champion Carlos Yulo, Hernandez excelled in the individual all-around, floor exercise, vault, and horizontal bar, contributing to the National Capital Region's team all-around title. He also won a bronze in the mushroom event, showcasing his potential as a future gymnastics star.
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Arman Hernandez Jr., an 8-year-old gymnast, won five gold medals and one bronze at the Palarong Pambansa.
Hernandez was inspired by Olympic champion Carlos Yulo and trained under Yulo's coach, Munehiro Kugimiya.
His achievements contributed to the National Capital Region winning the team all-around title in gymnastics.
Hernandez chose gymnastics over dancesport, a decision that led to his success at the Palarong Pambansa.
The Palarong Pambansa is organized by the Department of Education for top student-athletes across the Philippines.
