Azizulhasni wins Asian Games keirin gold 16 years after first victory
NAGOYA: Track cycling great Azizulhasni Awang lived up to expectations as he clinched the keirin gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today, 16 years after he won his first Asiad gold.
NAGOYA: Track cycling legend Azizulhasni Awang achieved a remarkable feat today, winning the keirin gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking his 16th year since his initial victory. Demonstrating seasoned expertise, he edged out China's Li Zhiwei by crossing the finish line first. China's Xie Han and Azizulhasni's teammate Shah Firdaus Sahrom rounded out the top three, with Sahrom placing fifth.
Azizulhasni secured his third Asian Games gold medal, previously winning the men's individual sprint in Indonesia 2018 and the keirin gold at Guangzhou 2010. Earlier in the day, he triumphed in his semi-final heat, outpacing Minato Nakaishi (Japan) and Hong Kong's Yung Tsun Ho, who finished second and third, respectively. Despite his age, the 38-year-old has maintained exceptional performance this season, clinching a keirin gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in August and securing two UCI World Cup series keirin gold medals earlier this year.
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