Nilai: National track cycling ace Shah Firdaus Sahrom is set to compete in the keirin and sprint events at the Asian Cycling Championships (ACC) 2025 at the National Velodrome in Nilai from Feb 21-27 despite injuring his knee in an accident during training recently. National track cycling head coach Harnizam Basri stated that based on the injuries sustained, the 29-year-old Shah Firdaus should be able to compete in both events.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Shah Firdaus’ fitness level will be reassessed by the coaches after the keirin event, which is scheduled to be held on Feb 22, before deciding whether or not he will compete in the sprint event. Harnizam Basri mentioned that Shah suffered injuries to the patella and below his knee. “So far, we have listed him for the two events,” he told Bernama when contacted.

The local media had previously reported that the national Olympian is still undecided about competing in the championships. Harnizam also noted that several new faces who shone in the President’s Cup earlier will also be competing in the ACC 2025.

In the men’s category, Mohd Akmal Nazimi Jusena has been listed for the team sprint, replacing Umar Hasbullah, who has been placed as a reserve. In the women’s category, Nurul Alyssa Farid will compete in three events – sprint individual and team as well as keirin.

In the 2024 edition, which was held in New Delhi, India, Malaysia bagged two golds, two silvers, and a bronze to finish third overall behind Japan and China.