I do not race for the money, says Azizulhasni
Published on: Thursday, April 20, 2017
Terengganu: "Pocket Rocketman" Azizulhasni Awang has urged other Malaysian athletes to use national glory as their motivation in pursuit of sports excellence and not to think about the money.Azizul said his success as the keirin world champion after 10 years of hard work was for personal satisfaction, for his country Malaysia and his home state Terengganu."I have always been independent from the start and believe that "if you go after performance, the money will come to you."
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"I do not race for money and am surprised by the big reward from the Terengganu government. I hope my success can inspire other athletes to reach a higher level and create history," he told reporters after a ceremony to celebrate his success which was attended by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman, state leaders and about 2,000 people at Wisma Darul Iman, here, Wednesday. The Dungun born cycling sensation hopes that his success can attract more people of Terengganu to be involved in and prevent them from becoming involved in social problems.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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