Toyota Motor Asia brings together athletes and musicians from across the region, celebrating sporting achievements and the power of movement through music.
Toyota might be best known for building cars, but the Japanese manufacturer has long believed that mobility is about more than simply getting from one place to another. Sometimes, movement is about breaking records, overcoming personal challenges or bringing people together through a shared passion.
That philosophy took centre stage at Toyota Motor Asia’s One Team Asia event in Nagoya, Japan, where the company celebrated the achievements of its Global Team Toyota Athletes following the 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
The occasion also marked the unveiling of ‘New Day Rising’, a collaborative musical project bringing together artists from across Asia.
Seven Global Team Toyota Athletes representing Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were recognised for their performances at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Among the standout achievements was Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo’s double gold in the men’s floor exercise and vault, securing the Philippines’ first two gold medals of the Games. Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn also made history, claiming the country’s first Asian Games gold medal in men’s singles badminton.
At the Asian Para Games, Indonesian cyclist Muhammad Fadli Imamuddin secured gold in the men’s C4 4,000m individual pursuit, setting a Games record of 4 minutes 50.169 seconds. Filipino swimmer Ernie Gawilan defended his men’s 400m freestyle S7 title for the third consecutive time, while also earning silver in the 200m individual medley SM7.
Closer to home, Singaporean para swimmer Toh Wei Soong enjoyed an impressive campaign, collecting five medals comprising two silvers and three bronzes. Malaysia’s Muhammad Ammar Aiman Nor Azmi secured silver in the men’s 400m T20, while Vietnamese powerlifter Lê Văn Công earned his country’s first medal of the Games with silver in the men’s 49kg category.
For Toyota, these achievements represent more than podium finishes. They demonstrate how determination and opportunity can help individuals push beyond perceived limitations.
The Nagoya event also introduced ‘New Day Rising’, a regional collaborative track developed through Toyota’s Move Your World Beat initiative. Rather than relying entirely on conventional instruments, the project began with sounds sampled from Toyota vehicles.
These automotive recordings became the foundation for original compositions by seven musicians from across Asia, eventually coming together as a single collaborative track.
Participating artists included Singaporean singer-songwriter Shye, Malaysia’s Belle Sisoski, Pakistan’s Natasha Noorani, Thailand’s Valentina Ploy and Filipino indie folk-pop duo Ben&Ben. The event also marked the launch of ‘Move Your World Beat: Volume 1’, featuring the artists’ individual compositions.
“At Aichi-Nagoya 2026, we witnessed remarkable achievements from our athletes, each driven by their own ambitions and determination to push beyond their limits,” said Preston Tan, Vice President of Toyota Motor Asia. “Their journeys remind us that progress is personal, and every achievement has the power to inspire others.”
Tan added that Move Your World Beat extends the same philosophy into music, bringing together artists whose individual identities contribute to a collective regional spirit.
For Toyota, the initiative reinforces its commitment to supporting people and communities beyond the automotive industry.
Whether through sporting excellence or artistic expression, the underlying message remains consistent: movement has the potential to connect, empower and inspire.
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