For the cyclist Edgar Stepanyan, who took the second place in the scratches discipline at the World Cup stage, the silver medal was the first in adult competitions. After the finish Edgar was excited, but at the same time proud, because he left behind himself the prize-winners of the Olympic Games, world and European champion.
“I cannot describe in words what I felt when I crossed the finish line and saw the joy of my coach. I am very thankful that many Armenians came to support me. I do understand that I could meet the expectations of my coach and supporters. I am very happy that I could win the strongest sportsmen of the world. This medal is the result of the team work. I am thankful to my coach, Armen Gyozalyan. He supports me every moment, both in sports and out of it. And I am trying to express my gratitude by my victories.”
The transition to the adult age category is quite different, here the struggle is very great. After this competition I understand that I can achieve success again. I need to struggle and continue to move forward, “Edgar Stepanyan said in an interview with the NOC press service.
The main goal of the Armenian cyclist is to participate in the World Cup in 2018 in the Netherlands and win the Olympic tour in Tokyo-2020. The right to take part in the World Cup will be given to the 24 best athletes.
At the World Cup I won important points, as a result of which my positions in the rating table will improve significantly. At the moment I’m the 23rd. But there is still time to score more points. In the near future I’m preparing to participate in another competition, which gives rating points.
I believe in my own strength. For any competition, you need to prepare seriously. If you underestimate yourself or do not observe the sports regime (proper sleep and food), you cannot achieve success,” the cyclist said.