Youth and Sports Ministry takes responsibility for communication breakdown over Azizulhasni’s LA28 plans
The Malaysian Youth and Sports Ministry has taken responsibility for a communication breakdown regarding cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang’s qualification plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The issue has been resolved, with the athlete now committed to the national team's future goals.
Why it matters
This highlights the administrative challenges national sports bodies face in managing elite athletes and the importance of transparent communication in sports governance.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has acknowledged gaps and a communication breakdown that triggered controversy over national track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang’s plans to pursue qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28).
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the ministry took responsibility for the matter and would ensure communication issues between the athlete, National Sports Council (MSN), national sports association and other parties would not recur.
“If there is a ‘communication breakdown’ or mistakes in terms of communication, we take responsibility for it and want to ensure that such things do not happen again.
“Good communication between MSN, the athlete and the association is very important to prevent any controversy or confusion in society,” he told a press conference after an MSN briefing on the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and LA28 qualification process at Menara KBS here today.
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