Firas pips Aniq to seal Sukma victory for Selangor
SEPANG: After a barren run over the last two editions, it has been raining gold for Selangor in the men's road cycling competition at their home Malaysia Games (Sukma).
Sepang witnessed Selangor's success in the men's road cycling competition at their home Malaysia Games (Sukma) as Firas Ridzuan secured gold ahead of Aniq Abd Rahman in the individual event. The 127.7km race, held in various areas of Kuala Langat and Sepang with changing weather conditions, saw Firas outlast his rivals in a two-man sprint.
He described the grueling conditions, stating that the race alternated between heat, rain, and resuming heat. Selangor had formed a breakaway group of three riders around 20km from the finish line, which allowed Firas to catch up with Terengganu's Saniy Syuaib Safiee and claim the individual gold. Both Selangor and Johor finished with equal time in the team category, but Selangor's superior finishing positions secured the team gold.
Firas, 21, expressed gratitude for his contribution to Selangor's success, noting that this is his final Sukma event. He plans to compete in the criterium and team pursuit events to further impress Selangor.
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