Kim Young-chan wins bronze in 'GT7'... South Korea's first esports medal

Kim Young-chan won a bronze medal in 'Gran Turismo 7' at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

After scoring 3 points in the first race, Kim launched a counteroffensive in the second.

Depending on the final race outcome, Kim still had a chance to mount a comeback victory.

Although both drivers tied in total points, the Saudi Arabian athlete claimed the silver medal due to a higher finish in the final race, while Kim took the bronze medal.

After being eliminated in 'eFootball' with a 1-2 record on September 22, the South Korean national esports team secured its first medal with Kim's bronze.