Yape wins first Asian Games virtual taekwondo gold
The Philippine athlete won the mixed individual final 2–0 in Toyohashi on 2 October. The Asian Games esports programme also concluded that day.
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Riding a digital course: field notes from the NEST finals
At Beijing's University Students' Gymnasium, national finalists, university teams and visitors took part in virtual cycling in different ways.
NEST and Beijing International Esports Week finals conclude in Beijing
The 25–27 September finals featured virtual cycling, virtual rowing, Honor of Kings and Delta Force. A parallel university cycling event brought together 72 competitors from 18 institutions.
How Virtual Sports Are Widening the Talent Pathway for Traditional Sports
Virtual sports are giving traditional sports a broader, data-driven route for participation and talent identification.
Kuwait to host inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027
A hosting agreement signed in Nagoya confirms Kuwait as the inaugural host. The Philippines has also proposed staging the second edition in Manila in 2029, with that bid awaiting further discussion.
Virtual taekwondo prepares for its Asian Games medal debut
A single mixed-gender title at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will put VR combat, motion tracking and a new set of competitive skills on the Asian Games stage.