Boost for women riders after Malaysia get one slot in Olympics


Close fight: It could likely be a toss-up between Nur Aisyah Mohd Zubir and Phi Kun Pan (inset) for the right to ride for Malaysia at the Paris Olympic Games.

PETALING JAYA: It’s a big stride for Malaysian woman cycling with confirmation of a prized quota slot in road cycling at next year’s Paris Olympics.

Union Cycliste Internationale, the governing body for cycling, announced the athletes quota for women’s road race cycling event on Wednesday with Malaysia making history with their first participation on the Olympic stage.

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