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Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri, National Track Cyclist | Dr. Arvin Raj, Consultant Sports Medicine Physician

07-Mar-25 20:00

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National track cyclist, Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri continues her upward trajectory in her sport, with fantastic performances at the recent Asian Track Cycling Championships held in Nilai, Malaysia. She bagged four medals (two golds, one silver and one bronze), breaking national and Asian records along the way. Izzah joins us on the show to share what it’s like to beat her idol at the tournament, her training regime, and how she handles the pressure of being one of Malaysia’s rising stars.

For fitness enthusiasts out there looking to continue their routine during this fasting month, how should you exercise safely and properly without stretching yourself thin? Consultant sports medicine physician Dr. Arvin Raj also joins us on the show to share some tips and the right way to approach fitness during this holy month.

Photo Credit: ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA Images

Produced by: Haniff Baharudin

Presented by: Haniff Baharudin

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Categories: sports

Tags: Asian Track Cycling Championships, cycling, fitness, fasting, sports medicine, raya,

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