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BAKU – <\/strong>The Terengganu Cycling Team carried Malaysia\u2019s sporting pride to the international stage this week as they competed in the 7th edition of the Baku\u2013Khankendi Azerbaijan Cycling Race. The five-stage UCI 2.1 event covered 850.7 kilometers across 21 Azerbaijani cities, drawing elite squads from Europe, Asia, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by sports director Wan Ahmad Wan Mohamed Nazri, the Malaysian continental team lined up against world-class opposition. Despite the withdrawal of French sprinter Pierre Barbier after Stage 1, the squad showed resilience and determination throughout the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dutch rider Adne Van Engelen earned attention with a bold breakaway in Stage 3, while Danish all-rounder Mathias Bregnh\u00f8j impressed in the mountainous Stage 4. Malaysian sprinter Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Mazuki fought hard in the flat stages, keeping the team visible in sprint finishes. Spanish rider Juan Pedro Lozano provided steady endurance support across all five stages, ensuring Terengganu\u2019s presence in the peloton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although podium finishes proved elusive, the team\u2019s participation marked a significant milestone for Malaysian cycling. Competing in Azerbaijan not only gave Terengganu valuable international exposure but also underscored Malaysia\u2019s growing ambition in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Baku\u2013Khankendi race, revived after years of suspension, carried symbolic weight for Azerbaijan, highlighting regional development and unity. For Malaysia, Terengganu\u2019s effort was a statement of intent \u2014 proof that its riders are ready to challenge on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Terengganu Cycling Team\u2019s performance may not have delivered medals, but it delivered something equally important: recognition, respect, and inspiration for the next generation of Malaysian cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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