Toyota Motor Asia organized the One Team Asia event in Nagoya, Japan, to celebrate its seven Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTA) and the regional collaborative track from its Move Your World Beat campaign.
Toyota Motor Asia celebrated the record-breaking performances and sporting milestones by its seven GTTA from six different Asian countries, which include Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The Japanese car brand shared that sports represent more than competition, as it is a platform that “challenges perceptions of what is possible, champions the freedom to move, and creates opportunities for people of different abilities and backgrounds to participate.”
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo claimed two gold medals in the men’s floor exercise and vault at the recent Asian Games. On the other hand, Thai badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn also made history by winning the men’s singles gold, securing Thailand’s first-ever Asian Games gold in the discipline.
At the Asian Para Games, Indonesian para cyclist Muhammad Fadli Imamuddin clinched gold in the men’s C4 4,000m individual pursuit, setting a Games record of 4:50.169. Meanwhile, Filipino para swimmer Ernie Gawilan defended his men’s 400m freestyle S7 title, claiming his third consecutive gold in the event, along with a silver in the men’s 200m individual medley SM7.
Singaporean para swimmer Toh Wei Soong secured five medals: silver in the men’s 100m backstroke S7 and 50m freestyle S7, and bronze in the 400m freestyle S7, 100m freestyle S7 and 50m butterfly S7. Malaysian para-athlete Muhammad Ammar Aiman Nor Azmi earned silver in the men’s 400m T20, clocking 48.34 seconds. Vietnamese para powerlifter Lê Văn Công won silver in the men’s 49kg category with a best lift of 171kg, winning Vietnam’s first medal of the Games.
“At Aichi-Nagoya 2026, we witnessed remarkable achievements from our athletes, each driven by their own ambitions and determination to push beyond their limits. Their journeys remind us that progress is personal, and every achievement has the power to inspire others,” said Toyota Motor Asia Vice President Preston Tan.
Aside from celebrating sporting achievements, Toyota Motor Asia also recognized artists during its One Team Asia event with the unveiling of the regional collaborative track entitled ‘New Day Rising.’ Ben&Ben’s Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin are part of the regional artists who collaborated to create music sampled from Toyota vehicles.
Toyota said that New Day Rising brought together the distinct musical influences of participating artists from across Asia. The resulting track marks the culmination of a regional creative journey, bringing the individual compositions of the seven artists into a shared musical piece.
Autocar’s Take
Toyota believes that sports and music do more than bring people together. They also give each individual the chance to discover their strengths, build confidence, and work toward their goals. Through discipline and collaboration, Toyota believes that it can help every individual become a better person. By supporting sports and music, Toyota aims to create opportunities for people to grow, express themselves, and inspire others. This is why Toyota Motor Asia has hosted the One Team Asia event to celebrate athletes and artists.
