Azizulhasni closes Games campaign with consolation ride in 1,000m event
The track cycling ace decided to ride after he learned that no Malaysian had been registered for the event.
Malaysian track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang concluded his 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign by securing a respectable 10th place finish in the men's 1,000m time trial event. Clocking in at 1:01.357, he placed behind Australia's Leigh Hoffman, who won gold in 58.530 seconds, and was followed by England's Joseph Truman in silver (59.525s) and Australia's Tayte Ryan in bronze (59.684s).
Azizulhasni, who had already clinched a gold medal in the men's keirin event, initially did not plan to compete in the 1,000m time trial, as no Malaysian rider was registered for the race. After realizing there was no Malaysian representative for this challenging discipline, he volunteered to participate, citing it as his potential final chapter in the Commonwealth Games.
The 38-year-old cyclist acknowledged that his time was comparable to his recent national championship performance, and while he aimed for a faster result, his fatigue from preceding events presented a limiting factor. For Azizulhasni, this outcome marked a fitting farewell to his Commonwealth Games journey, concluding a career defined by excellence and determination.
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