Sports & Fitness

Azizulhasni returns to a hero’s welcome

The Pocket Rocketman will undergo the 14-day mandatory quarantine at a hotel.

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 09 Aug 2021 9:51PM

Azizulhasni returns to a hero’s welcome
Azizulhasni Awang accompanied by Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today. Hari Anggara pix

KUALA LUMPUR - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver medallist, Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang arrived safely in Malaysia along with the last batch of our country’s contingent this afternoon at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, receiving a modest but warm welcome. in compliance with physical distancing guidelines.

He was joined by fellow national cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom and national diver Pandelela Rinong who were on the same Malaysia Airlines MH071 flight from Narita International Airport in Japan.

Azizulhasni, dubbed ‘The Pocket Rocketman’ due to his small stature and speed on the track, put on a good performance to win the silver in the men’s keirin event at Izu Velodrome yesterday, falling short of the elusive gold medal, which was won by defending champion Jason Kenny of Great Britain.

Also with them were Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, National Sports Council director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail, National Sports Institute support team and secretariat members.

All 28 individuals who returned today will undergo the 14-day mandatory quarantine at a hotel. – Bernama  August 9, 2021

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