KUCHING: Sarawak’s young cyclists continued their impressive rise with a six-gold haul at the Malaysia Track National Championships from June 9–12 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
The Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) contingent returned from the national meet with an impressive haul of six gold, three silver and three bronze medals, highlighted by a series of standout performances in the junior categories.
Leading the charge was Muhammad Danial Hakim Zulkaisi, who claimed three gold medals in the Men’s Under-19 Points Race, Elimination Race and Scratch Race.
Afif Darwysh Mohamad Nazir also enjoyed a memorable campaign, winning gold in the Men’s Under-19 Individual Pursuit and Omnium events, while adding a silver medal in the Points Race.
Sarawak’s medal tally was further boosted by Awang Faries Danish Awang Faizal, who captured gold in the Men’s Under-17 Elimination Race, silver in another elimination event and bronze in the Men’s Under-17 200m Sprint.
The state also secured silver in the Women’s Under-19 Team Sprint through Dayang Nurdanisha Qistina Awang Heriwan, Marsha Maisarah Mahli and Dayang Fariesya Damia Awang Faizal.
Additional podium finishes came from the Men’s Under-19 Team Sprint squad, which won bronze, while Faris Daniel Mohammad Rahmatullah added another bronze medal in the Men’s Under-19 Individual Pursuit.
In a statement, SCA described the results as a reflection of the commitment and hard work shown by the athletes throughout their preparations.
The association also acknowledged the contributions of coaches, officials, support staff and families, as well as the continued support of the Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS) and Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC).
With preparations continuing for future national assignments and SUKMA, SCA said the performances demonstrated the strength of the state’s athlete development pathway.
“These achievements are a reflection of what can be accomplished when the entire Sarawak cycling community comes together with a shared purpose — to develop our athletes, strengthen our pathways and proudly raise the Sarawak flag across Malaysia,” the association said.
