National Track Cycling Squad Exceeds Medal Target at 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championship
The national track cycling squad has achieved their medal target for the 2025 Asian Track Cycling (ATC) Championship at the National Velodrome, winning three more medals today to bring their current haul to five medals.
Setting the Target
National track cycling head coach Mohd Harnizam Basri set a target of three medals for the championship. "Alhamdulillah, we managed to exceed the set target and our riders at the championship managed to perform as we wanted. I believe there might be more medals in the keirin and men’s and women’s individual 1-kilometre (km) time trial," he said when met today.
Medal Winners
Today, Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir won a silver after finishing behind Hong Kong cyclist Lee Sze Wing in the women’s scratch race. Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri defended her bronze in the women’s individual sprint. The last medal came from Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom, who beat his brother Muhammad Ridhwan Sahrom for the bronze in the 3rd/4th place decider of the men’s individual sprint.
Muhammad Shah Firdaus’ Journey
Muhammad Shah Firdaus, who suffered a knee injury, did not expect to win a medal. "I am thankful to the team who handled me really well (so that) I could win this bronze today," he shared after the race.
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Conclusion
The national track cycling squad’s achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication. With their new-found success, they are likely to continue to excel in future competitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the target set by the national track cycling head coach for the 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championship?
- The target was three medals.
- How many medals did the national track cycling squad win, exceeding the target?
- They won five medals.
- Who won the silver medal in the women’s scratch race?
- Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir.
- Who defended her bronze in the women’s individual sprint?
- Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri.
- Who won the bronze in the 3rd/4th place decider of the men’s individual sprint?
- Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom.