Azizul issues ultimatum, ready to quit if NSC not serious
Malaysian cycling star Azizulhasni Awang has issued an ultimatum to the National Sports Council, threatening to retire from international competition if the government does not demonstrate a serious commitment to his 2028 Olympic campaign. The athlete expressed frustration over a lack of concrete communication regarding his future support.
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This highlights the tension between elite athletes and national sports governing bodies regarding funding, career planning, and institutional support for Olympic cycles.
PETALING JAYA: Cycling star Azizulhasni Awang has given an ultimatum to the National Sports Council (NSC) over his Los Angeles 2028 plans, saying he will walk away from the Asian Games, World Championships and Olympic qualification bid altogether if Malaysia are not serious about retaining his services.
The 38-year-old said he was ready to continue his pursuit of a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics but only if the authorities are genuine in wanting him to remain part of the national set-up.
"I still have not heard anything concrete from Youth and Sports Ministry or NSC about whether they want me to continue through to LA 2028 or whether they still require my services.
"All they have said publicly is that they are prepared to support me if I decide to continue
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