Sukan Asia: ‘Pocket Rocketman’ raih gangsa acara pecut

Azizulhasni Awang, known as "The Pocket Rocketman," clinched a gold medal in the individual men's sprint cycling event at the Sukan Asia Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Velodrom Izu on the same day. The 38-year-old Malaysian cyclist overcame disappointment from earlier in the competition to secure the gold medal, defeating Thailand's Jaim Angsuthasawit in the third-place determination race.

Despite failing to advance to the final after losing to China's Li Zhiwei in both semi-final races, Azizulhasni bounced back in the sprint final to secure his first-ever medal at this event. Prior to this, Azizulhasni advanced to the semi-finals after defeating host nation Kanata Takahashi 2-0 in the final sprint, following a third-fastest rider in the qualification round.

Malaysia's track cycling team also secured a silver medal through women's team sprinter Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri in the women's team event.