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Beasley hints at continued role in Malaysian cycling development
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Beasley hints at continued role in Malaysian cycling development

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • National cycling technical director John Beasley will continue to contribute to the sport's development in Malaysia after his contract ends in January 2027.
  • Beasley has expressed his desire to step down from his director role but remains willing to assist the national squad, particularly if track cyclist Datuk Azizulhasni Awang competes in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (PKBM) is considering new candidates for the technical director position while ensuring national athletes' preparations for upcoming major events are not disrupted.

John Beasley, the national cycling technical director, has indicated he will continue to play a role in Malaysia's cycling development even after his contract concludes on January 31, 2027. This comes amid discussions about the national cycling program's challenges.

He will finish his contract and there is no issue of him resigning now because that is not true.

— Datuk Amarjit Singh GillAddressing speculation about John Beasley's resignation.

Malaysian National Cycling Federation (PKBM) President Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill revealed that Beasley intends to finish his contract and is not resigning prematurely. "He will finish his contract and there is no issue of him resigning now because that is not true," Amarjit stated. Beasley, who is 65, has expressed a desire to help the national team, especially if track cycling star Datuk Azizulhasni Awang aims for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

"I believe that even if he is no longer the technical director after this, John will still have a role to play in terms of coaching and developing the nation's high-performance athletes," Amarjit said at a press conference. He added that Beasley's relationship with Malaysia remains strong, despite previous frustrations with internal issues. "John loves Malaysia too much to just leave," Amarjit noted, confirming Beasley's willingness to contribute to the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers.

I believe that even if he is no longer the technical director after this, John will still have a role to play in terms of coaching and developing the nation's high-performance athletes.

— Datuk Amarjit Singh GillOn John Beasley's future contributions to Malaysian cycling.

Despite Beasley's continued involvement, the PKBM acknowledges the need to identify a successor for the technical director role, given its expanding scope. However, the immediate priority is to ensure that preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, 2026 Asian Games, and the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers proceed without disruption from speculation about Beasley's future. The federation assures that Beasley will lead the national program until his contract ends, facilitating a smooth leadership transition for the continued success of Malaysian cycling.

John loves Malaysia too much to just leave.

— Datuk Amarjit Singh GillDescribing John Beasley's commitment to Malaysian cycling.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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