Nakano draws ire of M'sian Internet users, Shah Firdaus' brother calls for restraint


KUALA LUMPUR: The collision involving national track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom and Japanese cyclist Shinji Nakano in the keirin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (Aug 12) ignited the ire of Malaysian sports fans, reports Malay language daily Sinar Harian.

This follows claims that Nakano caused the incident, resulting in Shah Firdaus missing out on a bronze medal opportunity when he was in a strong position to finish third.

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