Castañeda who hails from Cebu City was a former gymnast himself who competed for the Philippines internationally.

[3] He was also the coach of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation gymnastics team.

[5] Castañeda would be the coach of Yulo when the gymnast clinch a historic double gold in the floor exercise and vault in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

[6] As per law, Castañeda is also entitled to receive incentives for Yulo's feat.

[7] Taking advantage of the feat, coach Darlene Dela Pisa would advocate for more support for gymnastics in their hometown.