World Champion gymnast Carlos Yulo and Paralympics medalist Ernie Gawilan have joined the Toyota Asia Team in the race to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France this 2024.
Artistic gymnastics star Yulo and para swimmer Gawilan are the two Filipino champions among the 11 Asian athletes and more than 200 Global Team Toyota Athletes supported by the brand and featured in the “Start Your Impossible” global campaign to drum up excitement for the upcoming Olympic Games this July 26 to August 11 and Paralympic Games from August 30 to September 8.
The global campaign showcases the power of local communities rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.
Carlos Yulo is the first Filipino artistic gymnast to win a medal (FX bronze, Doha 2018) and the first to secure a world title (FX gold, Stuttgart 2019). He is competing in 6 events in Paris.
WATCH this Toyota “Start Your Impossible” video featuring Carlos Yulo:
Ernie Gawilan was the first Filipino qualifier for the Tokyo Paralympics and won gold medals at the ASEAN Para Games and Asian Para Games.
WATCH the Toyota feature on Ernie Gawilan here:
Toyota launched “Start Your Impossible,” its first-ever corporate initiative to bring about social change through hero projects with their ‘Dual Heroes’ in global partnership with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee.
“On behalf of Toyota Motor Asia, we are thrilled that top athletes across Asia will be representing their countries and are heading to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Each Global Team Toyota athlete in Asia is not only a trailblazer but also a ‘Dual Hero’, where they champion social causes through Hero Projects that foster a positive change in their community. We take pride in the unrelenting dedication they have displayed in their respective disciplines, and wish them the best on the international stage,” says Preston Tan, Vice President of Toyota Motor Asia Singapore.
The “Start Your Impossible” initiative underscores Toyota’s dedication to cultivating a society that is more inclusive, sustainable, and mobile — empowering each individual to challenge themselves and achieve their ‘impossible.’
Being a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions that aid in fostering a decarbonized and inclusive society. In the run-up to Paris 2024, Toyota has announced the supply of 500 fuel-cell Mirai vehicles as part of its official fleet for this major sporting event. This highlights the company’s goals in achieving carbon neutrality and its belief in a multi-path approach towards sustainable mobility.
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