Azizulhasni Awang captures Commonwealth Games keirin gold for Malaysia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Azizulhasni Awang celebrated a significant victory in the keirin event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 31, 2026. The 38-year-old rider crossed the finish line first in an emotional moment, raising the Malaysian flag as the national anthem played for the second time in Commonwealth cycling history. This win follows a career marked by resilience, including recovery from open heart surgery and overcoming previous setbacks, like a disqualification in 2010. Malaysian officials now encourage him to continue competing, possibly through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •Azizulhasni wins keirin gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •He previously faced disqualification in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- •The victory marks Malaysia's second-ever cycling gold medal.
- •Azizulhasni is considering extending his career toward the 2028 Olympics.
- •His achievements include a world championship and Olympic medals.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Emotional Azizulhasni wins Commonwealth Games keirin gold at 38 for Malaysia
"The tears came in a flood for Azizulhasni Awang as soon as he won. Then the emotional Azizulhasni shed tears of joy while circling the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, when he got off his bike and raised the Malaysia flag, and during an emotional medal ceremony. Malaysia's anthem rang out for only the second time in the history of Commonwealth Games cycling.
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