Malaysia’s former national cyclist N.A. Rosli — who competed for the country at the 1964 Olympic Games in Japan — was killed in what is believed to be a hit-and-run case.
Bernama reports that the 77-year-old was riding a motorcycle when the accident happened around 7am at Jalan Kuchai Lama.
“Father lived with my younger brother at the Muhibbah People’s Housing Project in Old Klang Road. Maybe he was visiting my mother’s grave at the Taman Keramat AU2 Muslim Cemetery or going to his farm in Puchong (when the mishap took place), it is his only routine on weekends,” his son Nor Effendy Rosli was quoted as saying.
“We have not been briefed about the accident as the police are still investigating it..it could be a hit-and-run,” Nor Effendy added.
Rosli was part of the Malaysian contingent of 66 athletes that took part in the Tokyo Olympics, the country’s first participation in the games since its formation.
He leaves behind five sons and three daughters.
