Azizulhasni Awang clinches his second medal at the World Cup, taking bronze in the men’s individual sprint.

Azizulhasni Awang clinches his second medal at the World Cup, taking bronze in the men’s individual sprint.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — National track cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang claimed the bronze medal in the men’s individual sprint at the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Perth, Australia, today.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — National track cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang claimed the bronze medal in the men’s individual sprint at the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Perth, Australia, today.

He secured third place by defeating Mikhail Yakovlev 2‑0 in the third‑fourth place decider at the Speed Dome, marking his second medal at this year’s World Cup after winning gold in the men’s keirin event yesterday.

The 38-year-old Malaysian had previously fallen 2‑0 to Matthew Richardson in the semifinals. Richardson went on to win the individual sprint title by defeating Australian Leigh Hoffman 2‑0 in the final. — Bernama

This marks Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang’s second medal at this year’s World Cup, following his gold in the men’s keirin event yesterday. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

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