ArenaPlus, a 24/7 sports betting app, announced gymnast Carlos Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial as their ambassadors for the Paris Olympics 2024 during a press conference on June 20.
ArenaPlus aims to enhance the Paris Olympics 2024 experience with its “Ginto para sa Astig na Atleta” campaign, supporting Filipino athletes in their quest for gold while keeping the events entertaining. The brand will organize various online and offline activities to build excitement and support for athletes like Yulo, Marcial, and the GILAS Pilipinas basketball team.
Total Gamezone Xtreme Inc. President Rafael Jasper Vicencio emphasized that ArenaPlus is committed to both entertaining fans and supporting athletes like Yulo and Marcial.
Andy Tsui, president of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., reiterated the brand’s dedication to supporting Filipino athletes and collaborating with organizations to inspire more Filipinos to achieve their Olympic dreams.
Yulo, focusing on his training for the Olympics, mentioned he is concentrating on improving his execution, particularly in floor exercises and landings.
Yulo expressed gratitude to ArenaPlus for their support, promising to give his best effort. He thanked them for recognizing him and urged everyone to pray for all Filipino athletes competing in the Olympics.
Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion and Yulo’s girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, joined him on stage. Carrion shared her hopes for Yulo to win a medal for the Philippines.
Marcial, joining via Zoom from Las Vegas, discussed his four-year-long preparations for the Olympics, expressing confidence in winning a gold medal with the support of his team, including coach Kay Koroma.
Marcial thanked the ArenaPlus community for their trust, saying that being an ambassador inspires him to strive for Olympic gold.
The event concluded with the launch of a new TV commercial featuring Yulo, Marcial, and ArenaPlus endorser Scottie Thompson, highlighting the brand’s mission to make the Paris Olympics 2024 a memorable and entertaining experience for both athletes and fans.