{
  "id": 11469429,
  "title": "Ahmad Zahid congratulates Azizulhasni on delivering Malaysia's eighth Asian Games gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ahmad-zahid-congratulates-azizulhasni-on-delivering-malaysias-eighth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:19:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cycling/2026/10/1546478/ahmad-zahid-congratulates-azizulhasni-delivering-malaysias-eighth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi lauded national track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang for securing Malaysia's eighth gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, in the men's keirin event. The 38-year-old Dungun-born rider showcased his champion spirit with a late sprint to claim the Jalur Gemilang. Ahmad Zahid lauded Azizulhasni, famously called 'The Pocket Rocketman,' for his calm and disciplined nature, emphasizing his relentless pursuit of victory until the finish line. The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Azizulhasni, expressing profound pride in his continual contribution to Malaysia's glory, and described him as a true legend.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated national track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang for delivering Malaysia’s eighth gold medal through the men’s keirin event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "As Ankita Bhakat made Asian Games history, her father watched on a phone while delivering milk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/as-ankita-bhakat-made-asian-games-history-her-father-watched-on-a",
        "published": "2026-10-02T14:54:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}