Azizulhasni: Fatherhood Won't Slow Me Down

PETALING JAYA: Fatherhood has never stopped top Australian cyclist Shane Perkins from succeeding on the track, despite having to juggle between daily training and fulfilling his duties as a doting dad to two kids. Two world titles in individual keirin and team sprint two years after the arrival of his first son Aidan in 2008 and an Olympics bronze medal in London last August are testament to that. And Malaysia’s own track cycling ace Azizulhasni Awang is determined to do the same thing now that he is officially a father.
The 25-year-old welcomed a new addition to the family on Tuesday night when his wife, Athiah Ilyana Abdul Samad, gave birth to a healthy baby girl in her hometown in Ipoh. The proud father is glad everything turned out well as his wife was not due to deliver until Nov 18. “She gave birth to our daughter, who weighs 3.99kg, at 6.30pm.

My wife first complained of abdominal pain in the morning and was taken to the operation room in the afternoon," said Azizulhasni (pic). “The doctor advised her to deliver by Ceasarean-section as the baby is quite big. I feel on top of the world now that I am a father ... after waiting for months. “It feels greater than winning a gold medal. “I’m just glad both mother and child are okay,” said a proud Azizulhasni, who plans to name his child when she is exactly a week old.

 The cyclist, however, will be returning to Melbourne early next month to resume training, but he is determined not to miss out on the joys of parenthood. “My wife and baby girl will stay with my in-laws until the year is over. “I will take them to Melbourne after that. “If my wife decides to work, I’ll bring my daughter to the track,” said Azizul, who is only the second Malaysian after Josiah Ng to ride in an Olympics final in London in August. “I think everything can be sorted out. Shane brings his children to the track and he often says that his family is his biggest inspiration. He still became world champion and if he can go through these things, there is no reason why I can’t.” Azizul, a two-time World Championship silver medallist and Guangzhou Asian Games gold medallist, is skipping the second leg of the Track World Cup in Glasgow next weekend. He did not compete in the first leg of the World Cup in Cali last month either. Ummi Hamimah and Malek Marcus McCrone will carry the Malaysian challenge in the World Cup meet at the newly-built Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. - The Star

Azizulhasni Awang early normal routine now before training

Being a father is great.I must admit that my life is changed after Amna Maryam exists in my world.

Every morning,as early as i wake up,Amna Maryam will be my number one thought!

I will kiss her and tell her to be a good daughter .Become a father isnt difficult but  its very difficult to be a father.Why?u need to become a good role model to your children and always showing them a good deed.Other than that, to prove to your kids that as a father , you can make a difference for children around you. They need a lot more than the right information,they need someone they can trust who will give them guidance, be a positive model, and encourage them along the way.

So take action, dad. Help prepare your children for the challenges of life.

Before i started my training,i will make sure to bring my daughter out to see the things surrounding her.Early morning breeze is wonderful.With the nice scenery,sunrise,green,the quality of air are the amazing creations from Allah.Everything that i see,I will let Amna Maryam knows.Everything that i will do,i will explain to her and definitely my duties as a cyclist too.

Before the cycling jersey goes wet ,cuddle your sweetie pie 1st.By doing this everyday,seriously can give me a vast motivational spirit .Who knows this cuttie pie can cycle as fast as her Abbi.Abbi means Daddy in arabic .

As i told earlier in my previous entry,i really like to watch my fishes everyday at the pond.Is that a pond?hahaha ..well from the water feature to be frank ..Thus,bringing my little Amna to see the fishes is one of my recent routines. Introducing her to listen with the nature,s sound .

I will promise to my childrens, that i will be a good father.Will always strive hard for the family and will not put they down .I found this transformation exciting and it seemed like the next logical step in my life.Becoming a dad helps the process of growing up because you are forced to acknowledge that in the eyes of this small being, you are in charge.


Since then,i go to training everyday with the big grin  :D .Syukur !

Something to share =)

Mohd. Azizulhasni, Athiah timang anak perempuan

Oleh AMIZUL TUNIZAR AHMAD TERMIZI utusanperak@utusan.com.my








 MOHD. Azizulhasni mendukung bayi perempuannya yang selamat dilahirkan di Ipoh, semalam. IPOH - Pelumba berbasikal sensasi negara, Mohd. Azizulhasni Awang kini bergelar bapa selepas isterinya Athiah Ilyana Abd. Samat selamat melahirkan bayi perempuan seberat 3.99 kilogram di Hospital Pakar KPJ Ipoh, dekat sini semalam. Mohd. Azizulhasni, 24, berkata, Athiah Ilyana, 26, melahirkan bayi mereka itu menerusi pembedahan pada pukul 6.30 petang semalam, kira-kira 40 minit selepas memasuki bilik bedah hospital tersebut. Katanya, Athiah Ilyana dijangka bersalin pada 18 November ini tetapi terpaksa dimasukkan ke hospital itu lebih awal pada pukul 2 pagi, semalam selepas mengadu sakit perut. ''Pada mulanya, isteri saya dijangka bersalin secara normal tetapi disebabkan bayi besar, doktor menasihatkan pembedahan dan saya tiada pilihan selain bersetuju demi keselamatan isteri dan bayi dalam kandungannya. "Hampir sejam saya tunggu dengan berdebar-debar tetapi selepas melihat bayi comel dan isteri selamat, saya rasa sangat gembira," katanya ketika ditemui semalam. Turut berada di hospital itu, bapa dan ibu mentuanya, Datuk Abd. Samat Sabri dan Datin Amimah Ahmad. Ketika ditanya perasaannya menimang cahaya mata, Mohd. Azizulhasni yang mendapat jolokan The Pocketrocketman memberitahu, ia lebih indah daripada memenangi mana-mana kejohanan lumba basikal peringkat antarabangsa. "Saya tidak dapat hendak gambarkan perasaan saya menjadi seorang bapa selepas menunggu detik ini selama berbulan-bulan," katanya. Menurut Mohd. Azizulhasni, dia akan mengumumkan nama anaknya itu selepas majlis akikah pada hari ketujuh nanti. "Kami sudah mempunyai beberapa nama tetapi kami hendak berbincang dengan keluarga dahulu," tambahnya. Walaupun baharu bergelar bapa, pemenang pingat perak acara pecut Kejohanan Dunia 2009 dan pingat perak acara keirin Kejohanan Dunia 2010 itu terpaksa berlepas pulang ke Melbourne, Australia untuk kembali menjalani latihan. "Isteri dan anak saya akan tinggal dengan keluarga mentua buat sementara waktu sebelum mengikut saya ke Melbourne," ujarnya. Mohd. Azizulhasni dan Athiah Ilyana melangsungkan perkahwinan pada 30 Januari 2010. Artikel Penuh:  © Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd

Introducing my baby girl ..Amna Maryam Azizulhasni

Assalammualaikum...Alhamdulillah.Thank you Allah.We want to introduce you to the newest member of my family, our pocketroket junior . Our baby girl was born on November 6th at 6:30 pm, and she weighs in at 3.99kg. She was about 2 weeks earlier than we expected, and we’re thrilled she came so soon. Wife and I want to thank you for your good wishes via email, Facebook, Twitter, blogs…etc. It really means a lot to us to have great friends who care about us and our family.Thanks again for all of the support and love you’ve given us! It really means the world to us.

 We have decided to name after her AMNA MARYAM BT. MOHD AZIZULHASNI Amna, In Arabic it means safety,protection,peace.Amna will give Ummi, Abbi and herself happiness and peacefulness . Maryam, It means bright and kind. Also is the mother of Isa A.S In the Quran, there is without a doubt no woman that is given more attention than Maryam. She is mentioned 34 times in the Quran and there is an entire chapter dedicated to her and her history, Chapter 19 entitled Maryam. May Amna Maryam be a righteous daughter and emulate the Great fight of Siti Maryam.


Amna is my new spirit to win GOLD MEDAL at upcoming races !
Abbi will do the best for you! For those who likes to follow Amna Maryam ..u can follow her instagram :- amnamaryam