Asian Games: Anwar hails Taj Izrin Aiman after e-sports win delivers Malaysia’s second gold

National e-sports athlete Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira won Malaysia’s second gold medal in the Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo, September 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

First Published: Wednesday, 23 Sep 2026 6:07 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Sept — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated national e-sports athlete Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira for clinching Malaysia’s second gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

In a Facebook post today, Anwar said Taj Izrin Aiman’s success in the Gran Turismo 7 event should serve as an inspiring example to the country’s youth.

“This success should be an example to our young people. If you want to play games, do it in a way that makes the country proud, just like Taj Izrin Aiman. Congratulations! We are proud of this achievement,” he said.

The prime minister, who is currently on an official visit to China, said he would continue to follow the progress and performances of the national athletes competing in the Games.

“Insya-Allah, amid my busy schedule during the visit to China, I will continue to follow the progress of our athletes. Keep fighting, Malaysia!” he said.

Malaysia are competing in nine of the 11 e-sports events contested at the Games, with the Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) setting a target of at least five medals.

The country’s best achievement in e-sports came at the 2022 Hangzhou edition in China, when Malaysia won silver through the Arena of Valor squad and bronze through Dota 2.

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which began last Saturday, will run until October 4. — Bernama