Anwar praises Taj Izrin after historic Asian Games e-sports gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira’s success in making history as Malaysia’s first e-sports athlete to win a gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who described the achievement as another piece of good news from Japan.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded e-sports athlete Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira for his historic gold medal win at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The 27-year-old e-racing driver achieved Malaysia's second gold medal at the Games, marking a significant milestone for the national e-sports scene.
Anwar commended Taj's disciplined performance and strategic control throughout the three races at the Aichi Sky Expo. The protégé of former Formula One driver Alex Yoong secured 36 points overall, earning an additional RM20,000 reward from the Malaysia Esports Federation in recognition of the achievement.
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