Sukma: Debutant Naufal leads dominant Terengganu XCO podium sweep
SUNGAI BULOH: Mountain biker Naufal Iman Fauzi notched a statement win for both himself and Terengganu as the latter swept the podium in the men's cross-country Olympic event at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) here today.
Sungai Buloh witnessed a dominant podium sweep by Terengganu's mountain bikers at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) on today's debutant event. Young Naufal Iman Fauzi, just 18, claimed the gold, followed closely by second-place finisher Saniy Syuaib Safiee, and Effan Wafie Nor Effandy rounding out the 1-2-3 finish.
Naufal's victory came after a tough battle in the early stages of the race. He admitted that he was left behind in the opening lap, and it was challenging for him to regain the lead. However, he persevered by following Saniy closely and executing a strong final push to cross the finish line first. Naufal expressed gratitude for winning his first gold medal at Sukma, stating that it made all the hard work he put in over the past two years worthwhile.
Looking ahead, Naufal has his sights set on the Olympics, hoping to one day win a medal at the international stage. For now, his primary goal is to secure a spot in the national senior team and represent Malaysia at the upcoming Malaysia SEA Games. Naufal comes from a cycling family, with his elder brother Aim Fauzi and father Fauzi Hashim both serving as coaches.
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