South Korean gamer Kim Young-chan claimed a bronze medal in Gran Turismo 7 (a competitive auto racing video game) at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, securing South Korea's first esports medal at this year's competition. Kim finished third in the final held at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, with Malaysia's Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira taking gold and Saudi Arabia's Naif Abdulhakim S Alfaleh claiming silver. The result is notable as esports makes another appearance at the Asian Games, featuring 11 gaming events including Gran Turismo 7 and League of Legends.