PETALING JAYA: It was an emotional time for national bodybuilder Datuk Syarul Azman Mahen Abdullah as he bid a final goodbye to the sport he had devoted his time for 26 years.

The 50-year-old was in tears during a press conference at the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) as he thanked all those who have supported him throughout his long and achievement-filled career, including six world titles and six Asian titles.