Top cycling coach Beasley leaves Malaysia for Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: After two decades helping shape Malaysian cycling, John Beasley is heading to Japan with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics likely to be his final assignment in coaching.
John Beasley, the 64-year-old technical director of Malaysian cycling, has announced his departure from the country to join the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics coaching team in Japan. After two decades of shaping Malaysian cycling, Beasley will work with head coach Jason Niblett, focusing on development and sharing his extensive experience with the program.
The move reunites Beasley with Niblett, with whom he had previously coached a junior athlete. Beasley expressed his decision as a response to the uncertainty and lack of appreciation experienced during his time in Malaysia. He also revealed that his father, John Beasley Sr, served as the official mechanic for the Australian cycling team during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, which motivated him to conclude his coaching career in Japan.
Beasley's decision coincides with Malaysia's strong performance at the Asian Games, where the national team secured one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, with Azizulhasni Awang winning gold in the keirin and Izzah Awang earning silver in the women's team sprint.
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