Beasley says Azizul still in shock, admits mistake and apologises


Azizulhasni Awang with his coach John Beasley

PETALING JAYA: National track head coach John Beasley calls it a monumental mistake but wants cyclist Azizulhasni Awang to move forward.

On Saturday, Azizul was disqualified from the men's keirin race for going ahead of the derny (motorbike) before it left the track during the heat one at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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