It’s time for younger rider to shine in Azizul’s absence

New look, new hope: Track cyclist Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom will take centrestage in the Asian Games without Azizulhasni Awang in the field.

NILAI: His hair is a bright gold colour now, almost a reflection of the hopes that have now been placed squarely on shoulder of track cyclist Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom.

With Olympic silver medallist Azizulhasni Awang withdrawing on medical advice, the 27-year-old has been thrust into the spotlight as the country’s main man in the national cycling team in Hangzhou.