Beasley still sees a beast in Azizul

Through thick and thin: Coach John Beasley attending to Azizulhasni Awang after he crashed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Inset: Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom is another medal prospect in Glasgow.

ONE of Malaysia’s best chances for success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games will rest on the shoulders of national track cycling star Azizulhasni Awang. Coach John Beasley spoke about the 38-year-old Pocket Rocketman’s final Games and the aspirations of the team in Scotland.

Q. So many things have been said about Azizul over the years. What are his three best qualities?