Pocket Rocketman embarks on new career

SHAH ALAM - Malaysian track cycling legend Datuk Azizulhasni Awang is ready to embark on a new chapter as a performance advisor after concluding his final appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

In a social media post today, he shared his excitement for the new role, highlighting the advantages and experience gained throughout his career as an athlete.

"Job title is Performance Advisor; Benefit options are Body scar tissue, sore hips, and knees; Required experience is graduate from The School of Hard Knocks," he wrote in a post.

In response to his announcement, netizens expressed overwhelming support for the career transition of "The Pocket Rocketman" and wished him well in his future endeavors.

Facebook user Ikhmil Fawedz commented "Slot me in man yeah! Let's do this."

Meanwhile, another user Dennis Kok commented "All the best Dato in your new endeavor."

Emerzin Emeel took this as an opportunity to find a job for his teenager.

"Are there any vacancies for sports management? My child who has degree in Sports Management wants to join you," he commented.

While Azizulhasni was eliminated from the keirin event during the qualification round at the recent Olympics due to technical reasons, his previous successes remain a testament to his exceptional career.

He holds a silver medal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a bronze from the 2016 Brazil Olympics, and a gold from the 2017 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.