Azizulhasni and Jun Hoong named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year


KUALA LUMPUR: As expected, track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang and diver Cheong Jun Hoong took the top prizes at the National Sport Awards here Tuesday night.

Azizulhasni was named Sportsman of the Year for 2017 after creating history by becoming Malaysia's first-ever cycling world champion when he claimed the keirin title at the Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong last April.

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