Hong Kong International Track Cup: Malaysia’s Olympic ace Azizulhasni Awang among star names at velodrome
- 15 teams will chase points as part of qualifying campaign for this year’s track World Championships
- Hong Kong sprinter Yeung Cho-yiu chasing success in absence of veteran Sarah Lee
Two-time Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang of Malaysia will head a strong field of about 100 overseas riders for the Hong Kong International Track Cup, which starts at the city’s velodrome in Tseung Kwan O on Friday.
The 35-year-old sprinter is no stranger to local fans, having won gold in the men’s keirin when the 2017 World Championships were held in Hong Kong at the same venue.
He went on to take silver in the same discipline at the Tokyo Olympics, after already claiming bronze at the 2016 Rio Games, so will be among the star attractions this weekend.
Featuring 15 teams, this International Cycling Union class I event offers ranking points for this year’s track World Championships in Glasgow in August.
A number of Hong Kong riders will be chasing for spots here before continuing the quest at next month’s Asian Championships in Malaysia – which also counts towards 2024 Paris Olympics berths.
