Asian Track Cycling Championships: Izzah Breaks Asian Record, Wins Gold Medal
The 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championships (ATC) concluded with a resounding success for the country’s track cycling queen, Izzah, who broke the Asian record in the elite women’s 1 kilometre (KM) time trial event and won her second gold medal at the National Velodrome in Nilai.
Izzah’s Outstanding Performance
In the women’s 1 KM time trial final, Izzah clocked an impressive 1:06.229 seconds (s) to shatter the Asian record of 1:07.137s set in the morning’s qualifying event. The silver medal in the event was won by Chinese athlete Luo Shuyan with a time of 1:07.365s, while Hwang Hyeongso of South Korea emerged third with a time of 1:07.690s.
Izzah’s Reaction
Commenting on her achievement, Izzah expressed her happiness with the results recorded, saying, "First of all, I feel very happy with the results recorded besides being able to break my PB (personal best record) and the Asian record. I will celebrate this moment of success and continue to improve myself."
National Team’s Success
The national track cycling squad also shone in the 1KM time trial event in the tandem category B, winning three gold medals through Mohd Khairul Hazwan Wahab-Muhammad Khairul Adha Rasol (coach), Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin (C1), and Ahmad Zharif Ahmad Nazri (C5).
Conclusion
The 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championships have been a resounding success for the country’s track cycling team, with Izzah’s outstanding performance in the 1 KM time trial event being a highlight. The national team’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and coaching staff, and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel in future competitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the country’s track cycling queen?
A: Izzah
Q: What is the Asian record in the elite women’s 1 kilometre (KM) time trial event?
A: 1:07.137s
Q: Who won the silver medal in the event?
A: Chinese athlete Luo Shuyan
Q: Who emerged third in the event?
A: Hwang Hyeongso of South Korea
Q: How many gold medals did Izzah win in the 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championships?
A: Two (in the keirin, team sprint, and individual sprint events)
Q: Who won the bronze medal in the individual race event?
A: Intan Nur Irdrisha Abdul Razak of the national youth track cycling squad
Q: Where was the 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championships held?
A: National Velodrome in Nilai