Maleeq Dragster Makes MBOR History As Top Child Pushbike Champion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Despite being only six years old, pushbike prodigy Maleeq Dragster has made history by entering the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the most successful child pushbike champion in international competitions within a year.

Maleeq, whose full name is Wan Ayden Maleeq Wan Muhd Muzri, achieved an extraordinary record with 14 titles, including winning the world champion title in the five-year-old category at the Run Bike Series (RCS) Championship in Tokyo.

His father, Datuk Seri Wan Muhd Muzri, described Maleeq’s achievement as proof of the potential of pushbike sports in nurturing young athletes with resilience and courage.

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“Maleeq has not only set a new record for Malaysia but also elevated the status of local pushbike sports to be on par with other children’s sports globally.

“May he continue to maintain his excellent performance and uphold Malaysia’s name on the international stage,” he said in a statement.

Even more impressive, Maleeq successfully defended his championship in Japan for two consecutive years and clinched victories in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Singapore.

He also dominated local championships, including the M8 Malaysia International Pushbike GP Series 2 2024 Langkawi, M8 Malaysia International Pushbike GP Series 4 2024 Petronas and M8 Magnificent Race 2024.

Despite training rigorously only at night to avoid interfering with his school schedule, Maleeq defeated international competitors at the recent Rockfish Cup International Championship 2024.

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According to Wan Muhd Muzri, who is also The M8 Cycling Club president, Maleeq is set to fly to Japan again this month to compete in the RCS Championship.

“Maleeq will represent Malaysia alongside his siblings and seven other riders -- Fayyadh, Raziq, Izz Fast, Amni, Rafif, Ilyas and Dayyan. This year’s competition is expected to be intense, but we are confident that with thorough preparation, Malaysian riders can achieve the best results,” he said.

Regarding Maleeq’s future after pushbike sports, he said his son aims to pursue a career in Mini GP motorsport racing, supported by a collaboration between M8 Malaysia and ZK Racing.

“This programme provides talented children with the opportunity to advance further. Sports like these not only build self-confidence but also help children socialise with their peers,” he added.

-- BERNAMA