AZIZULHASNI STORMS TO WORLD CUP GOLD
Malaysian cycling legend Azizulhasni Awang proved he still belongs among the world’s best after producing a thrilling keirin victory at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Perth. The 38-year-old star delivered a tactical masterclass in the final at the Perth SpeedDome . Starting fifth behind the derny, Azizulhasni patiently waited for his moment before latching onto the wheel of pre-race favourite Matthew Richardson of Great Britain on the penultimate lap. As Richardson surged ahead down the final straight, the Malaysian ace launched a perfectly timed sprint. In a dramatic dash to the line, Azizulhasni edged past Richardson by the narrowest of margins. A photo finish confirmed the Dungun-born rider had claimed gold, sparking celebrations as he performed his trademark wheelie for the crowd. The triumph was even more impressive as Azizulhasni had earlier been forced into the repechage after finishing third in his opening heat, making his path to victory even tougher. Meanwhile, Malaysi...