Noah Lyles shows off anime themed gift package from gaming company Konami

Noah Lyles shows off anime themed gift package from gaming company Konami

Stephen Awino 15:48 - 06.10.2024

The gaming company has acknowledged Lyle's love for Anime with a surprise gift package delivered to the athlete's door step

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has another reason to smile after the self-proclaimed anime enthusiast received a surprise gift package.

Lyles recently delighted fans by showcasing his rare Yu-Gi-Oh card during the Olympic Team Trials, highlighting his passion for the popular trading card game.

In a series of Instagram stories, Lyles excitedly revealed a special gift he received from Konami, the renowned video game developer.

“I got a knock on the door with something from Konami,” he shared, before unveiling his latest collectible.

Lyles has now been honored with the title of Platinum Dark Magician by the iconic company.

“This time, they sent an authenticity certificate,” noted Lyles while displaying the rare card.

In addition, he received a collection of other Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, leaving the Olympian grinning with joy.

Earlier in his stories, Lyles showcased white sneakers adorned with White Dragon graphics, perfectly suited for any anime fan.

Konami's thoughtful gift only added to his excitement as the framed Dark Magician card is a coveted item, representing the highest level of magic user cards that only the most dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh! collectors possess.