Asian Games 2026 Gold Medalist Taj Izrin Goes Viral For Competing Barefoot
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Malaysia’s Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira made history by winning gold in the Gran Turismo 7 e-sports event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
From the original report
Malaysia has found another unlikely hero at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, and this time, he did it behind a virtual steering wheel.
E-sports racer Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira made history on Wednesday (23 September) after winning gold in the Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) event, giving Malaysia its second gold medal of the Games at the time.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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