Cut Off by War, Plugged Into the World: How Iran Won Esports Gold in Nagoya
Iran's esports athletes endured blackouts, an 88-day internet shutdown and war to reach Nagoya — and came home with the country's first Asian Games esports gold.
Asian Games
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.
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.
Singapore’s Darren Yap prepares for a dual Asian Games challenge
The taekwondo athlete is preparing to compete in both traditional poomsae and the new virtual event at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.