Malaysia will always be home for Beasley, says Shah Firdaus


Emotional farewell: Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom (left) praised John Beasley for instilling enduring values within the team. – Facebook

PETALING JAYA: National track cyclist Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom has paid tribute to outgoing technical director John Beasley, crediting the Australian with shaping him both as an athlete and a person.

The tribute follows Beasley’s final assignment with the national setup at the Shanghai World Championships before he departs for Japan to take up a new coaching role with their national track squad ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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