{
  "id": 11592885,
  "title": "Pocket Rocketman hits the brakes: Azizulhasni plans physical and mental reset before LA28 push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pocket-rocketman-hits-the-brakes-azizulhasni-plans-physical-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T03:21:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/03/pocket-rocketman-hits-the-brakes-azizulhasni-plans-physical-and-mental-reset-before-la28-push/237494"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, better known as the Pocket Rocketman, is taking a step back after the World Championships in Shanghai from October 14 to 18. The 38-year-old cyclist intends to focus on rebuilding his physical and mental foundations in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games (LA28). He explained that he wanted to slow down his competitive outings to give his body and mind the necessary rest before starting a new rebuilding phase. The Shanghai event marked the first qualifying event for LA28, and after that, Azizulhasni's attention would shift towards long-term preparations, such as strengthening his fitness foundation and enhancing his performance in the gym. He acknowledged that the decision to slow down might come as a surprise to some people, but he believed it was crucial for ensuring that his LA28 preparations were carried out in a well-planned manner. Azizulhasni mentioned that his focus moving forward would not just be on chasing results in the short term, but on gradually strengthening every aspect of his preparations to reach his best level ahead of LA28. He made history at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games by winning the men's keirin gold medal for the second time, concluding his Asian Games career with three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.",
  "summary": "SHIZUOKA, Oct 3 — Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang is prepared to “take a step back” after the World Champ...",
  "key_points": [
    "38-year-old cyclist aims to rebuild foundations for 2028 LA28 Olympic Games.",
    "Focus shifts to long-term preparations, fitness foundation, and gym performance enhancement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}