MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo had a strong start in gymnastics and Joanie Delgaco rowed her way to the quarterfinals and Team Philippines was off to a potent start in the Paris Olympics, according to Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino.

"Our athletes displayed strong performances two days into the Games," said Tolentino as he again made the rounds of the venues where Filipino athletes were to compete Sunday. "We have to note that during the qualifying rounds all athletes are giving their best in order to secure their spots in the next round."

"So it was a tough one for them but they still did an excellent job advancing," he added.

Yulo made the finals of his signature events floor exercise and vault, plus the men's all-around on Saturday.

Delgaco wasn't in the thick of the fight in women's singles sculls of rowing on Saturday but the first-time Olympian got herself into the top 24 after topping Repechage 1 on Sunday to go deeper into the competition. TMT