Para rider Zuhairie on track for LA2028
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KUALA LUMPUR: Zuhairie Ahmad Tarmizi, a C4-5 1,000-metre time trial gold medalist from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, still aims to secure a Paralympic medal. After topping the Izu Velodrome, the former footballer turned track cyclist wants to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, having missed the last event. Zuhairie, who set a new Games record, will compete in the Apeldoorn World Championships in the Netherlands after the Asian Games to earn qualification points for LA 2028.
Despite strong competition from Great Britain, Spain, and Italy, he remains determined to perform well and achieve his goal. Zuhairie, 36, was involved in an accident in 2012 that left him with an impaired right hand. He switched to cycling after joining the National Sports Council (NSC) in 2013 and credits the organization for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Zuhairie hopes his accomplishments will inspire future generations of para-cyclists in Malaysia.
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