Slumber after the sprint


Zzz: Azizulhasni Awang taking a nap with the winner’s jersey and gold medal hanging behind him.

PETALING JAYA: Azizulhasni Awang enjoyed a good night’s sleep after chalking up a superb come-from-behind victory in the men’s elite sprint at the Asian Cycling Championships in Jakarta.

The 31-year-old Malaysian track cyclist can rest easy, knowing he got the points in the bag towards Olympic qualification not just for his pet keirin event but for the sprint event as well.

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