{
  "id": 18671833,
  "title": "Azizulhasni's inspiring journey fuels Khairulnizam's LA 2028 bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/azizulhasnis-inspiring-journey-fuels-khairulnizams-la-2028-bid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:27:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/11/1572835/azizulhasnis-inspiring-journey-fuels-khairulnizams-la-2028-bid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Inspired by track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang, national sailor Khairulnizam Afendy aims to qualify for his fifth Olympic appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles games. After undergoing spine surgery in January due to three herniated discs, Khairulnizam has shown promising progress, including winning a bronze medal in the ILCA 7 event at the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Although he still has two problematic discs, Khairulnizam remains hopeful and acknowledges the common nature of such injuries in sailing. Despite setbacks, the 33-year-old maintains his determination to compete in his fifth Olympics, driven by Azizulhasni's perseverance. Khairulnizam, who has never missed an Olympic Games since making his debut in London 2012, believes his chances of qualifying for LA 2028 are positive. He is set to compete in the world championships in Brazil, where a top-16 finish would secure his spot at the 2028 Olympics.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Inspired by legendary track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang, national sailor Khairulnizam Afendy is determined to make his fifth Olympic appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Khairulnizam Afendy inspired by Azizulhasni Awang's journey",
    "Spinal surgery in January, three herniated discs",
    "Qualifies for 5th Olympic appearance, targeting LA 2028"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}