Pocket Rocketman bounces back to claim sprint bronze
Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang secured a bronze medal in the men's individual sprint at the 2026 Asian Games. He is now preparing to compete in his signature keirin event.
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Azizulhasni Awang will now turn his attention to the keirin event tomorrow, with another chance to add to his medal haul in his favourite event. (Bernama pic)
SHIZUOKA: National track cycling ace Azizulhasni Awang bounced back from his semi-final disappointment to win the men’s individual sprint bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at the Izu Velodrome here today.
The Pocket Rocketman defeated Thailand’s Jai Angsuthasawit in the bronze-medal ride-off to add another medal to Malaysia’s tally.
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