Battling heart inflammation, Dato’ Mohd Azizulhasni Awang secures the gold medal at the UCI Track Nations Cup against Japanese rivals and sets his sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics
Malaysian cycling sensation Dato’ Mohd Azizulhasni Awang has clinched a jaw-dropping victory in the opening leg of the UCI Track Nations Cup held in Adelaide, Australia.
Known affectionately as the Pocket Rocketman, Azizul’s win comes despite the athlete not being in his peak condition. After battling pericarditis, swelling and inflammation of the heart tissue, and undergoing heart surgery in 2022, he stepped onto the velodrome with determination etched in every pedal stroke.
As the finish line loomed, Azizul unleashed a burst of power, clocking an impressive 9.910 seconds to leave his Japanese rivals Shinji Nakano and Ota Kaiya trailing in his wake. Reigning world champion Harrie…
