Spending RM200k on Azizul is worth it, says minister Hannah


Azizul: ‘I’ve been improving on my personal best for the last few years, so I hope my return will also inspire the younger athletes to go the extra mile.’ — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang (pic) deserves the support he is getting from the government to re-ignite his career.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said she had no qualms in granting a special fund of RM200,000 through the National Sports Council (NSC) for Azizul to make a return to competitive cycling.

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