That's a 21-year old Khairul Naim Azhar from Negri Sembilan being assisted by start commissaire Shaninder Singh in the men's individual time trial at the recent Malaysia Games in Terengganu.The picture below shows him finishing the time trial, in which he eventually placed eighth.
It was a huge moral victory for Naim on his comeback. On October 10 last year, Naim was riding the motorcycle that crashed and killed national rider Safwan Sawai near the national team's training camp in Senawang, Negri Sembilan. Safwan was riding pillion on Naim's motorcycle as he lost control at a corner and crashed. The trauma had caused a momentary memory loss for Naim.I was worried for this very likeable rider, who had a promising career ahead of him. Many of us thought he would never get back on his bicycle and perform, more so regain the promise he once showed. He'd suffered through the trauma of having lost a friend and one of the most promising cyclists in the country in the late Safwan. Post-accident, Naim was a psychological shambles. He'd taken a while to get over it and continue living.
Kudos to the Negri Sembilan Cycling Association for their part in reviving his career. It is no mean feat.
Naim was his usual jovial self when met at the Negri Sembilan team tent during the Malaysia Games. He's always concerned and asking of our mutual friends, more so those whom we're used to being around in cycling races.
Welcome back Naim!
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