Shah Firdaus, Izzah win Keirin golds

Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom reclaimed the national Keirin title, securing the men's gold medal at the 2026 National Track Cycling Championship held at the National Velodrome. He edged out his teammate Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, who settled for silver, while Muhammad Fahil Mohd Zonis completed the podium with a bronze.

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Azizul was behind me, so I had to get away from him. Alhamdulillah, my position was also quite good and not too far behind.

This victory marks Shah Firdaus's return to the top of the national Keirin rankings, a title he last held in 2022. The Johor-based cyclist expressed surprise at the race's dynamics, noting an early sprint from Indonesian rider Aris Saleh. Shah Firdaus acknowledged that his fitness is not yet at 100% due to a previous injury, which still causes pain in his right leg when using heavy gears. He credited his team and physiotherapy for aiding his recovery.

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What's even more pleasing is that I managed to regain this title after several years.

In the women's event, Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri lived up to expectations by winning the women's Keirin gold. Nur Alyssa Mohd Farid claimed the silver medal, and Anis Amira Rosidi took bronze. Nurul Izzah stated that the win boosts her confidence for upcoming international competitions, emphasizing the importance of accumulating UCI points for her world ranking.

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I haven't fully recovered. The strength of my right leg is still not the same as my left leg, and I still need to manage my training load well.