The 17-year-old will be competing with world renowned professional triathletes at the event, which will start at 6pm and end at 11pm, at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.

Isaac will be taking part in 750m swimming, 20km biking and 5km running as part of the triathlon race, alongside with his idols, Matt Hauser, Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde.

“My dream is to be an Olympian with good personal best timings. My swimming, biking and running all have to be of world standard,” said Tan in a statement.

The Commonwealth Games is the only major international multi-sport event that integrates Para sport and non-Para events, and the 2022 Games will showcase the largest Para sport programme ever with new sports added, including 3X3 wheelchair basketball.

Tan, a Nexus International School Malaysia student, attributed the success of being chosen to represent Malaysia to his resilience and his ability to bounce back from the challenges he faced in sports, academics and personal life.

Tan who has been at Nexus for 11 years, has completed his International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and will be undergoing training as a full-time athlete.

The school offers students with mild learning disabilities the opportunity to complete their education through their Alternative Pathway programme.