Yusof targets personal best for Commonwealth Games 2026

Para-cyclist Muhammad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin has set his sights on a personal best of under one minute and 11 seconds for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This ambitious target aims to boost his chances of securing a medal at the prestigious event.

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I have to work hard to achieve that time.

Yusof is currently focused on rigorous preparation with the national squad, aiming to bridge the gap between his current time of 1 minute 13 seconds and the 1 minute 11 seconds benchmark set by Chinese athletes. "I have to work hard to achieve that time," he stated.

This will be Yusof's first appearance at the Commonwealth Games, and he acknowledges the unknown factors of the competition environment. However, he expressed confidence in his coach, Sallehuddin Mohd Noh, who has extensive experience. "My coach already has a lot of experience, so we need to train hard and when we are there, we just want to do our best for Malaysia," Yusof said.

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My coach already has a lot of experience, so we need to train hard and when we are there, we just want to do our best for Malaysia.

Coached for a decade by Sallehuddin Mohd Noh and Mohd Rizal Tisin, Yusof will compete in the 1km and 3km events. Looking further ahead, he remains uncertain about his participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, deferring to his coach's plans. "I follow the plan with the coach; whoever is eligible, the coach will send the best to LA. So, if I qualify for LA, I will do my best for Malaysia," he added.

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I follow the plan with the coach; whoever is eligible, the coach will send the best to LA. So, if I qualify for LA, I will do my best for Malaysia.