Azizul gets surprise boost in ranking ahead of Olympics

In high spirits: Azizul sees the UCI world rankings in sprint as a big encouragement as he gears up for his fourth Olympics campaign in July. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang had a pleasant surprise when he found himself at the top of the UCI world rankings in sprint.

Despite the acknowledgment and with five months before the Olympics Games, he knows how tough it will be to get a sprint medal in Tokyo.