# Awang could retire ‘within days’ if no agreement on his Olympic future

*By Simon | August 27, 2026*

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## 󠀁[Awang could retire ‘within days’ if no agreement on his Olympic future](https://globalkeirin.com/2026/08/awang-could-retire-within-days-if-no-agreement-on-his-olympic-future/)󠁿

27 August 2026

[Azizulhasni Awang](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/azizulhasni-awang/) says he
has not heard ‘anything concrete’ from Malaysia’s sports authorities about
whether he is still wanted for the next Olympic cycle: and national track
cycling director John Beasley fears he could be days away from retirement.

In comments
[reported by The Star](https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/cycling/2026/08/27/azizul-issues-ultimatum-ready-to-quit-if-nsc-not-serious)
on Thursday, the Pocket Rocketman said: ‘If they continue playing around and are
not prepared to treat this situation seriously despite it being a matter of
national importance, then I believe it may be best for me to forget about the
Asian Games, the World Championships and LA 2028 altogether.’

Malaysia’s national team director John Beasley said he could not understand why
the authorities had not spoken to Awang directly.

‘Surely it is not too much to ask for some honesty, clarity and long-term
planning,’ he told
[New Straits Times](https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cycling/2026/08/1520062/azizulhasni-could-retire-within-days-warns-beasley)
.

‘If the answer is yes, I believe he will commit himself fully and continue with
the mission.’

But if no resolution could be found within a matter of days, Beasley warned that
Awang would pull out of Asian Games preparations, and the upcoming UCI World
Championships, and would announce his retirement if there was no conversation
within the next couple of days.

‘The decision is now in the hands of the ministry and NSC. Please act quickly.
Whatever the decision may be, Azizulhasni deserves the honesty and respect of
hearing it directly.

‘After everything he has contributed to Malaysia, the country owes him that
much.’

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