We've had a long list of sporting legends whose achievements have made the country proud.

We can now add another name to that list.

Making history

Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr


Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr

Terengganu cyclist Siti Nur Alia Mansor just made history by becoming the first woman from Southeast Asia to join a professional world-acclaimed cycling team.

According to a report by Malay Mail, the 21-year-old signed on as a rider for the Canyon-SRAM Racing Team, which is based in Spain.

With that, Siti Nur Alia will now be the first and only national woman cyclist to compete in the UCI Women’s World Tour.


Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr


Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr

She told the news portal that joining the cycling team, which is ranked fifth in the world, on a one-year contract is a dream come true for her.

“I was contacted by Adam Szabo, the former Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) coach who is now coaching the Canyon-SRAM Racing Team last June. He told me he was interested in signing me up for the team.

“I took a month to think about my future and cycling career development before agreeing,” she was quoted as saying.


Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr

Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr

While she is super excited to join a professional cycling team, Siti Nur Alia told Malay Mail that it will be a great opportunity for her to chase bigger dreams, such as competing at the Olympics.

“I will repay the sacrifices made by my family, coaches and the Terengganu cycling fraternity by bringing glory to Terengganu and Malaysia at the world stage one day,” she was further quoted as saying.


Image credit: Instagram/aliaa.mansorr


A Terengganu Malaysia Games (Sukma) athlete, Siti Nur Alia won a silver and bronze medal at the 2018 Malaysia Games.

We are pretty sure Siti Nur Alia will do her best in Spain.

Well done, Siti Nur Alia, and all the best! We will definitely be rooting for you.

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