Kim Young-chan earns bronze for South Korea in Gran Turismo 7
Dot Esports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Kim Young-chan secured a bronze medal for South Korea in Gran Turismo 7 at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 23. Competing in the finals at Aichi Sky Expo Exhibition Hall D, Kim finished third among eight racers after accumulating points over three races. His strong performance in the middle race was crucial for achieving a podium finish. This marks South Korea's inaugural esports medal at the Asian Games.
- •Kim Young-chan finished third in Gran Turismo 7 finals.
- •The event took place at Aichi Sky Expo Exhibition Hall D.
- •This is South Korea's first esports medal at the Asian Games.
- •The finals consisted of three races with points determining placements.
- •Kim's performance in the middle leg was pivotal for his medal.
- 9:14 AMDot Esports — Kim Young-chan earns bronze in Gran Turismo 7 for South Korea’s first esports medal
"Kim Young-chan's third-place finish in the GT7 finals gives South Korea's esports squad its first podium at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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