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KUALA LUMPUR, February 11: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today praised national track cycling icon Mohd Azizulhasni Awang for his highest world ranking in the men’s individual sprint.
The prime minister said that Mohd Azizulhasni’s achievement was a source of pride for Malaysia.
“With this latest success, Mohd Azizulhasni, affectionately known as ‘The Pocket Rocketman,’ qualifies to be called the World Sprint King,” Muhyiddin said in his latest post on his Facebook account.
According to the latest rankings issued by the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), the world governing body for sports cycling, on Tuesday (February 9), Mohd Azizulhasni accumulated 1,600 points to take first place in the men’s individual sprint.
Japanese rider Tomohiro Fukaya is second with 1,442.5 points, followed by Sam Webster of New Zealand in third place (1,390 points).
Muhyiddin said Mohd Azizulhasni’s feat complemented the Malaysian sports daily of excellence after former national squash queen Datuk Nicol Ann David was crowned the greatest athlete of all time at the World Games earlier this month.
“I and all Malaysian sports fans extend our sincerest congratulations to Azizulhasni. May your success become a source of inspiration for young athletes and sports cycling enthusiasts as they pursue their goals to achieve success at the highest level.
“For Azizulhasni, make this success an incentive for greater excellence at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Syabas (Congratulations) Azizulhasni! Malaysia is proud of you, ”said the prime minister.
‘The Pocket Rocketman’ is currently in intensive preparations in pursuit of Malaysia’s first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo in July, after finishing 2020 in style by winning the gold medal in keirin at the Australian National Cycling Championships in 2020 track in Brisbane, in December. – Called
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